The Field Is Still the Best | A Slope Contractor’s Honest Thoughts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m working on a rather unusual frame. It looks something like this. What makes it unusual is the pitch. The pitch of this frame is about half that of a standard product. For a size 300 frame, I believe the standard pitch is 2,000 mm. However, …
Proper Installation of Main Anchors | The Absolute Basics of Retaining Wall Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Aren’t you guys getting a little bored of the long weekend? lol—though I’m sure the ladies out there would get mad at me for saying that. Please make sure to rest up tomorrow so you’re ready to hit the ground running at work next Monday (lol). Anyway, moving on: installing the main and auxiliary anchors for the retaining wall, assembling the retaining wall…
Tips for Keeping Formwork Clean During Grout Injection | On-Site Know-How for Bottom Injection and Water-Cement Ratio Adjustment
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve had a bit of a cold for the past few days. I hadn’t had a cold in about three years, so when my nose started running the day before yesterday, I thought, “Maybe it’s pollen?” Then, the other day, I had a fever first thing in the morning and couldn’t move at all (lol). Maybe because it’s so rare…
How Drainage Pipes and Drainage Concrete Change the Area | Kagoshima Business Trip
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, a piece of machinery left our company bound for Kagoshima. We’ll be away for a little while, so thank you for your continued support. But enough of that. The change in area caused by drainage pipes and drainage concrete—that’s common knowledge for anyone in the slope stabilization business, right? Drainage…
A Look at Drainage Pipes and Drainage Concrete | Anchor Installation Meeting
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, for the first time in a while, I went to check the number of anchor bolts that had been installed! I was there to oversee the lathing installation. (Laughs) Of course, the main focus was the inspection, but we also talked about various issues at the site. And, of course, I brought up some points that might lead to a higher contract price. (Haha) (Only the parts I thought were necessary, though…)
The raised portion of the sheet pile frame is treated as natural ground | Basis for Calculating Drilling Length
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things have been pretty hectic lately. And that leads to a vicious cycle where my blog posts get delayed. I’m really sorry about that. I’ll do my best to post a little sooner from now on! But anyway… The drilling depth for rock bolts is 3.0 meters.…
The Secrets of Formwork Removal (2017 Edition) | Collaboration Between Slope Contractors and Anchor Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s December—the busiest month of the year. Or is it starting tomorrow? Anyway, accidents tend to increase during December. Even though rushing doesn’t change anything, we still end up rushing. Let’s take it slow, especially during December! But enough of that. Let’s talk about formwork removal—specifically, removing formwork from the structural frame (after installing void pipes and PVC pipes, followed by rebar insertion and anchoring…)
Next-Generation Grid Frame | Available to Everyone
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Welcome to Enta’s “Groundbreaking!” segment, where we always introduce innovative products. (Did something like that even exist?) Today, I’d like to introduce a product from Shin Nippon Ryokka, a company that visited our office the other day—it’s called the “Grid Frame.” I’m sure many of you are already familiar with it…
The Issue of Heron's Kay's Name Recognition | Experiencing the Impact of the Blog Firsthand on Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, wherever I go, people tell me they’ve been reading my blog. It seems that writing every day for the past year is finally paying off. As expected, if you keep at it, you’ll see some kind of result or outcome. The pros and cons are also part of those results and outcomes. …