Installing Zabuton Frames Requires Knowledge of Ground Anchors | Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Has the Obon holiday season officially begun for you? For some, it’s a 10-day break; for others, maybe just two days off, right? My company is closed, so technically I’m on vacation, but as expected, I’ve got a pile of work waiting for me, so I’m working anyway lol. It looks like heavy rain is on the way again, so everyone, please be careful…
Ground Anchor Construction: Packer Injection—These Are the Absolute Musts!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to ground anchor construction, there are times when you might need to use a packer. If you’ve never performed construction work using a packer before, I’m going to write about the one thing you absolutely must do. Pa…
Before and After Using a Metal-Cutting Bit | Consumables
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The only word that comes to mind right now is “hot”! lol It’s really hot, isn’t it? lol As I’ve mentioned before, here are my posts on metal-cutting bits: “Cutting Metal! (Part 1),” “Cutting Metal (Part 2),” “Cutting Metal (Part 3),” and “Cutting Metal! (Bonus Edition).” It just so happened that it was time to replace my metal-cutting bits…
When using a packer, the expansion rate is higher with pressure retention.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, we conducted a packer test. The packer used this time was designed for a borehole diameter of φ135, with an expansion diameter of φ149 or greater (according to the manufacturer). For this test, we prepared three types of packers as shown above. The packers were 0.2…
Cement slurry is carefully controlled using flow meters | Quality Control
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When performing rebar insertion or ground anchor work, you inject grout, right? I imagine you sometimes use a flow meter to monitor that process. Companies like NEXCO use them quite a bit, don’t they? So, what exactly is a flow meter? As the name suggests, it measures flow rate. …
Head Processing Is the Same for Both People and Anchors | Carefully
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I saw an anchor like this at a job site. Isn’t this amazing!? lol It’s a temporary anchor, but it looks like it’s been there for ages, doesn’t it? I don’t think it’s actually that old, though. Plus, it’s all battered up by the backhoe…
What to Do When a Ground Anchor Comes Loose (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In this post, I’ll explain what to do if a ground anchor comes loose during tension work. Let’s say a ground anchor comes loose during tension work. Technically speaking, this is referred to as “adhesion failure.” Depending on which part of the anchor has lost its adhesion…
What to Do When a Ground Anchor Comes Loose (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’d like to write about what to do when a ground anchor comes loose, as happened the other day. No one ever teaches you how to handle a loose ground anchor—it’s something you learn only through experience. Basically, ground anchors are a critical structural component…
How to Handle a Loose Ground Anchor: It Takes Experience | Real-Life Examples
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. With the humidity and heat of the rainy season, are you all okay—no heatstroke? I heard that one of our employees, Mr. K, has already started showing signs of heatstroke for the first time this year. This humidity is crazy! Everyone, please make sure to stay well-hydrated. And be sure to bring a change of clothes to the job site…