Japanese People Who Want to Achieve the Best Possible Finish | Work Done with Attention to Detail
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What do you think of the finish when using the “no-trowel” method? In some cases, no troweling is done at all, while in others, the surface is lightly troweled and then lightly sprayed. Which approach is better? In my experience, if you go completely without a trowel, on-site…
Simple Yet Not So Simple: Simplified Frame Construction | A Misunderstood Construction Method
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’ve heard of the “Simplified Formwork Method”—is it actually profitable? lol We don’t make that much money from it. I’ve been thinking for a long time now that I wish this method would just disappear already. lol. These days, there are so many similar methods (products) out there that the original Simplified Formwork Method…
Comparative Tests Should Be Conducted When Using Antifreeze | Winter Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been in the Nagano area for the past few days. That’s because this company is having its year-end party today, lol. Well, that’s not *the* only reason, but since that’s pretty much the main reason, I’m off to the party, lol. I’m fully recovered from the flu, too!! Anyway, moving on… Our office staff…
Slope of Permeable Concrete | Construction Standards for Formwork Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was doing some TIG welding, but I was doing it without wearing a welding mask. Since TIG welding involves pressing the switch in short bursts (spot welding), I figured I’d be fine—but I ended up getting a massive sunburn lol. Getting sunburned in the middle of the day…
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…)