Ground Anchor Construction; Tensioning Work
2023/01/28

What exactly is the Basic Exam? (In simple terms)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been conducting preliminary tests at a job site for the past few days. Have you ever done a preliminary test for ground anchor work? When performing this kind of ground anchor work, the key factor is the anchorage layer. This preliminary test is designed to verify that…

KTB Head Cap
2022/11/15

Treating Ground Anchor Heads When Groundwater Levels Are High | Preventing Rust with Caulking

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance complained to me, saying, “The job postings for slope stabilization and anchor work are described in great detail, but I can’t seem to get any construction management positions!” Of course, this person is a construction manager. I bet they said it with a face like this lol …

Movement
2022/10/27

Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 6)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 1) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 2) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 3) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 4) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 5…

Movement
2022/10/25

Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 5)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 1) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 2) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 3) How to Lift a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 4) I thought it ended with Part 4…

Drilling Slime
2022/10/21

It's a waste of time to collect Drilling Slimes.

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I received a call from a company called Denki Hosen Co., Ltd. Denki Hosen Co., Ltd.: “We’re calling on behalf of Chubu Electric Power. May we verify the inspection number on your usage statement?” Me: “What exactly are they commissioned by Chubu Electric Power to do…

Drilling Length and Machine Size
2022/10/18

Drilling Depth and Machine Size in Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 3)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Drilling Depth and Machine Size for Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 1) Drilling Depth and Machine Size for Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 2) Based on the previous article, I’ve put together a summary table. Machines…

Drilling Length and Machine Size
2022/10/14

Drilling Depth and Machine Size in Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 2)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Drilling Depth and Machine Size for Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 1) Whether a machine can be used on-site or not depends on the model you choose, right? While deciding on the construction method is important, it’s also crucial to understand the available machines. Which machines can handle the job…

Drilling Length and Machine Size
2022/10/13

Drilling Depth and Machine Size in Ground Anchor and Rebar Insertion Work (Part 1)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you go about selecting a core drill? In our case—though I imagine most contractors do it similarly—this is just a general guideline. *This excludes special drilling methods. Drilling diameter: φ65 (no scaffolding required). Drilling depth…

Movement
2022/10/11

Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 4)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 1) Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 2) Methods for Lifting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 3) In previous posts, I wrote about transporting the rig using a mobile crane and a cableway (logging crane).…