How should tree stumps be handled during slope stabilization work where there are many stumps?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you working on concrete formwork? When it comes to concrete formwork (including sprayed mortar), there’s one question I’m often asked. It’s, “What do we do about the stump?” If you’re a contractor doing this kind of work, I’m sure you hear this all the time. If you’re not familiar with it, you might think…
Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 5)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed-Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 1) Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed-Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 2) Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed-Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 3) Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (…
Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 4)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today marks the end of Golden Week! Tomorrow, it’s back to work! Since my spirits aren’t quite back up to where my body is, let’s be extra careful at work tomorrow ^^ But enough of that. Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Retaining Walls in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 1) On-site sprayed concrete…
Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Stabilization Projects (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Golden Week is coming to an end! That said, most of you probably came back today—Saturday—so I guess Sunday will be a day to take it easy, right? Thanks for all your hard work, everyone. As for me, I was just wandering around the office doing my rounds and filling out paperwork as usual, lol. So I’m not tired at all…
Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Construction (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How’s your Golden Week going? I went to a BBQ at Wakazono Manufacturing and ate meat starting at noon—by evening, I had heartburn lol. I’m an old guy whose stomach’s a mess... This is a continuation of my recent post on formwork. Construction Sequence for On-Site Cast-in-Place Formwork in Slope Construction (Part 1) &nb…
Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Construction (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Is everyone enjoying the Golden Week holiday in full swing? I’m having fun lazing around while I work, too, lol. In this post, I’d like to explain the on-site sprayed concrete formwork method for government agencies, construction companies, and general contractors ^^ The site in the photo is from 13 years ago. A disaster…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Answer for Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 3 (Lattice Reinforcement). Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 3. This is actually a pretty simple concept: just drive in lots of large pins (φ16 × 400)! That’s the key. As for the small pins (φ9 × 200), they’re short, so I guess there’s no helping it…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been getting work requests from all over this year, so I’m much busier than last year. It feels like things are a bit slow in the Kanto region, though—maybe that’ll pick up soon... Here’s Problem 3 on slope stabilization! Slope retaining structures, shotcrete, vegetation engineering, and more…
Slope Construction Problem 1 (Answers for Slope Framing and Rebar Insertion)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 1 (Slope Retaining Structures and Rebar Insertion). Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 1. Since a perfect-score answer was posted in the comments section the other day, I’ll just use that, but I’ll provide an explanation just in case. If an inspector were to ask, “Isn’t this part substandard?”…