Dealing with Management Issues That Cannot Be Resolved Under On-Site Conditions | How to Discuss Alternative Management Approaches
Hi everyone, this is Enta. I’m taking the ground anchor installer exam right here. It’s not something you get to experience very often, and it’s really tough—I’m tying everything together with PP rope. I’m sure you can guess why: if I drop anything, it’s game over lol &…
Apply Cement Slurry from the Bottom Up | Instructions for Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been getting a little warmer lately. That said, it’s still cold on site, lol. Things are going to stay hectic for a while longer, so please take care, everyone! But enough of that. Today, I’ll be talking about grouting in anchor work. Grouting is the most important part of anchor work…
How to Remove PC Steel Strands from Temporary Anchors | A Last Resort When They Won't Come Out
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There always comes a time when you have to remove the temporary anchors after installing them (lol) (once the main construction work is complete). To pull them out, we use either a crane or a backhoe (BH). However, there are times when they still won’t come out. &nbs…
The highlight of ground anchor work: drilling operations!
*There was an error preventing comments from being posted, but I think we’ve fixed it now. Please feel free to leave as many comments as you like lol. Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We recently finished drilling for this season’s toughest construction project! lol I’m still a little nervous, but anyway, I’m in a bit of a bind…
Even in the midst of difficult construction work, making small adjustments can lead to gradual improvements and ultimately make things go smoothly!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In ground anchor construction, there are times when drilling is difficult, aren’t there? This is especially true when sand gets blown up into the casing at the anchorage point. Measures to Prevent Sand Blowout Caused by Groundwater Pressure in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 4) As I wrote before…
Consult with Contractors When Selecting Machinery for Slope Construction | The Importance of Consulting During the Design Phase
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Every few years, we come across a design that’s a little unusual, lol. I’m talking about ground anchor installation using a rotary drilling rig. It’s also known as a spindle-type drilling rig. These days, we use it for grouting and soil testing, and with larger machines, we use down-the-hole hammers…
Basics of 3-Meter Ground Anchors | The Gap Between Design and the Field
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been working on a construction site out at sea for the past few days. The other day, a machine malfunctioned because of a mistake I made. Because of that, I had to head home early—the photo above shows me waiting for the boat lol. Even at this time of year, I’m still getting a tan lol. And then…
For Those of You Who Can't Sleep Because Your Anchor Has Come Loose | Solutions
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. I haven’t gotten around to getting it repaired at Sports Go yet, but when I wear my rain pants with a tear in the crotch, my crotch gets cold this time of year lol. It’s a totally trivial thing, though lol. Anyway, moving on—there’s a hill that looks really sketchy while we’re installing ground anchors! The “sketchy” part here is…
Concerns Regarding Excavation for Ground Anchor Construction | Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m heading out to the job site starting today. Well, we finished the preparations last weekend, so we’re starting the drilling today. Actually, we could have drilled about one hole last Saturday. Since we’re using temporary anchors this time and the soil is sandy, I think the drilling will go surprisingly smoothly. And then…