The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake and Liquefaction | Why Did the Wells in Yatsushiro Clog? An Analysis Based on Ground Data
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I visited Yatsushiro City in Kumamoto Prefecture. The reason for my visit was the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake,” which occurred on July 28, 2026. The epicenter was near the Hinagu Fault, and Yatsushiro City recorded a seismic intensity of 6+ on the Japanese seismic intensity scale. Ten years ago, during the Heisei 28 Kumamoto Earthquake (in Yatsushiro City…
The Story of How a Kiln Lid on a Spray Machine Suddenly Blown Off | Accidents Caused by Worn Bolt Threads and Key Inspection Points
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Something totally unexpected happened lol. I say “accident,” but no one got hurt—I just ended up covered in mortar. Still, when I think about what would’ve happened if someone had been standing right in front of me, it honestly gives me the chills. That’s exactly why I’m going to be completely open about it this time…
When Inspectors Are Too Demanding During Final Inspections | Evaluating Workmanship Based on “Specifications” Eliminates Subjectivity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The first half of the fiscal year is over, and summer is really kicking into high gear. It’s hot on site, paperwork is piling up—to be honest, this is the toughest time of year, lol. And once summer passes and fall and winter roll around, the final inspection is waiting for us. So, here’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while, lol. But enough of that…
[2026 Edition] Drilling Machines and Drilling Methods for Slope Anchoring | A Guide to Choosing a Drilling Machine, Revised for the First Time in 9.5 Years
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve had the chance to look back at some of my old posts recently. The article I wrote in 2016, “Drilling Machines and Methods for Slope Anchoring,” was actually published nine and a half years ago. When I reread it, I found myself thinking, “Well, that’s how it was back then, but things are different now…”…
What on earth is an accumulator!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Now that Gw is over, let’s talk about accumulators lol. First off, you might be wondering, “What exactly is an accumulator?” Well, to put it simply, it’s a device that suppresses hydraulic pulsations in equipment like drilling rigs. Wi…
Differences in Interpretation and Discrepancies in Perception
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know about this, right? lol Well, it’s common knowledge in our industry, but if you’re an anchor engineer who isn’t familiar with it, please pick up a copy. The other day, all sorts of things happened during a job, so I was poring over books. And in the end…
I've decided to start filming more videos on slope and anchor construction!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On a personal note, I’m starting work on-site today lol. Until recently, I was mostly doing design and cost estimation—boring? Or rather, I’d been getting a bit out of shape. Plus, we’ve already had a few New Year’s parties, so I’m really in the mood to get some exercise. That said…
What gives Japanese people the right to act so high and mighty? Are Japanese people really that great? What are they getting the wrong idea about??
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, a new technical intern joined our company. This intern had already completed about a year of training at another company before coming to us. When I say that, I’m sure you can all easily imagine what happened. That’s right. Among the Japanese employees at our company…
The construction industry is in the midst of a major transformation right now!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Ever since my article was featured on Google News recently, I’ve been getting all sorts of complaints lol. After all, people are saying that salaries haven’t gone up, but at our company, the government’s wage targets are “roughly 2% or more” for 2021 and “roughly 3%” for 2022…