Collapse of the Cliff (Slope) or Stone Wall Below Your Home (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There have been a number of landslides in various places recently, haven’t there? Landslide in Naka Ward, Yokohama: Residents Continue to Evacuate. While there are various causes for landslides, water is usually the main factor. During the rainy season, when heavy rains and prolonged rainfall continue, the situation becomes extremely dangerous. &n…
Spray Machine Overhaul Focuses Mainly on Liner Replacement | Maintenance Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The spray machine I’ve been taking apart and servicing for the past few days is starting to look pretty good. It’s a relief that the liner in the lower hopper still seems to have plenty of thickness left, lol. Since some of you might not know, let me explain. Inside the spray machine, the mortar is mixed…
Design Changes for Similar Construction Methods Are Easy | An Era of Freedom in Choosing Slope Stabilization Methods
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, we’ve been shifting our focus slightly away from ground anchors to work on steep slope stabilization projects, where we’re using a method called the “unit net method.” Simply put, it’s a method where the heads of the rebar inserts are connected using wire or similar materials. Different companies have various methods…
[Illustrated Guide] How to Calculate the Drilling Angle from the Slope of the Cut
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When I was just starting out, I didn’t really understand gradients. Once you’ve worked with the numbers a bit, you start hearing the term more often and gradually come to understand it, don’t you? Usually, it’s easier to understand when you draw a diagram like this to explain it. Earthwork contractor…
What to Do When a Machine Thread Is Stripped | Techniques for Restoring Threads Through Tap Repair
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Well, the first three days of the New Year—when everyone’s still in the holiday spirit—are over now, lol. I’m just going about my usual routine, so not much has changed for me. If it weren’t for COVID, I imagine a lot of people would be traveling abroad, but right now, with border controls in place against the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus…
What a New Site Supervisor Should Know: A Broad Perspective | Secrets to Expanding a Supervisor’s Horizons
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you first become a director, it’s surprisingly just a matter of showing up on set and taking the photos you’re told to, isn’t it? I, too, used to follow my seniors around and do what I was told, thinking, “Well, I guess this is how it’s done,” as I went about my work as a director. Well…
How to Make Your Machinery Last Longer | Maintenance
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you do anything to keep your machines from breaking easily? Well, the answer is not to use them at all (lol), but then they wouldn’t be machines—they’re only machines when you use them! So, I’m going to write about how to use them so they don’t break easily. …
If Something Goes Wrong at a Home Improvement Store, You'll Be Fine | On-Site Solutions
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s definitely here, isn’t it? Summer!!! The weather’s really hot, isn’t it? Let’s make sure to take proper precautions against heatstroke while we work! But anyway, I bought a pump the other day. It’s a tube-type pump. I’ve always wondered about the…
Design Changes Based on Evidence, Justification, and Logical Reasoning | Consultation
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. I really hate the rain... It feels like all I've been writing about for the past few days is the rain... The weather was iffy the other day, but I went ahead and did some mortar work anyway lol. I'm glad it all turned out okay. Anyway, moving on...