Drilling Length
2017/05/29

Does the Drilling Depth Vary with Leveling Mortar? | Actual Measurement of 500 mm for Formwork 300

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Does the drilling length for rock bolts vary? The drilling length for rock bolts is 3.0 m. For example, for a 300□ retaining frame, the length of the tie rod would be: protrusion + retaining frame thickness + drilling length = 0.1 m + 0.3 m + 3.0 m = 3.4 m. What about this? &nbsp…

Anti-Slip Rebar 2
2017/05/15

The Role of Main Anchor Pins in Formwork Systems

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s something I’ve been dying to write about for a while now. Actually, the point of that recent article about “selling construction work” was really to explain the role of anchor pins!! But halfway through writing it, things got a little muddled, and I ended up writing about something else…

Service Industry
2017/05/13

The Meaning of Frame-to-Frame Intersection Anchor Pins | Selling Construction Services

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know those anchor pins used in retaining wall construction, right? There’s usually one at the intersection and about two to six on the crossbeams. Even when installing rock bolts or ground anchors in the center, they’re driven into the ends of the intersection. Rock bolts…

2017/04/19

Setting the Legal Framework and Thoughts on Freshmen | A Relaxed Approach to Development

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m guessing the freshmen are starting to hit a wall by now, aren’t they?? lol Spring is that time of year, right? lolol In my experience, though, there’s no need to push yourself too hard—just steadily work through the tasks you’re given, and that’s good enough…

Curling iron
2017/04/17

Trowel Application for Formwork | Crack Prevention and Recent Trends

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to the post office to mail something. A woman in her 40s standing next to me was complaining. “I was home the whole time, but they marked it as ‘not at home’ without even ringing the doorbell.” “Damn it! What’s going on here!?” Well…

2017/04/10

Troubleshooting (Part 1) | What to Do When It Rains During Concrete Work

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, the cherry blossoms at the Iwakura Cherry Blossom Festival were in full bloom, and it was absolutely packed with people! There were traffic jams everywhere, and it was really tough getting around. Amid all that, I was working at another venue as the guy running the shooting gallery, helping out the kids. Thanks to that, I’m completely exhausted…

Material Calculations
2017/03/17

Calculating Materials for Retaining Walls (Part 7) | Calculating Sand Quantities

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was in Akita until just the other day, and since there wasn’t much pollen yet, it was incredibly comfortable and absolutely wonderful. But now that I’m back in Aichi, it’s hell! It’s pollen hell!! Anyway… There’s this series on material calculations…

Drilling Length
2017/03/06

Drill Hole Length After Concrete Grouting | Actual Measurement: 500 mm, as Designed

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Nintendo Switch is out now. I’ve been a huge gamer for as long as I can remember. There’s no way I could pass this up! So, I bought *The Legend of Zelda*, but my kids snatched it away from me... I guess I’ll get to play it once they’re done... They’ll let me have it...

Material Calculations
2017/02/24

Calculating Quantities of Framing Materials (Part 6) | Mortar Quantity Calculations

Hello, everyone. This is Enta.     I’ve finally moved on from the formwork materials—it’s almost time for the mortar, right? lol Calculating Formwork Materials (Part 1): Lath and Wire Mesh Calculating Formwork Materials (Part 2): Formwork Vertical Beam Rebar Calculating Formwork Materials (Part 3): Formwork Horizontal Beam Rebar…