Personally, I think the aptitude test is pointless, so I believe the maximum load-holding time on the verification test is what really matters.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Work starts again tomorrow, doesn’t it? Let’s try to shift our mindset a bit today! Don’t let *Sazae-san* get you down, lol. Anyway, when it comes to ground anchor construction, you’re managing stress, right? Things like suitability cycle tests and confirmation tests. First…
Let’s consider tension anchoring in ground anchor construction.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There are actually quite a few different ways to think about tension in ground anchor construction, aren’t there? For example, when using a wedge-type anchorage (with a wedge and ring) and setting the tension at 100 kN (to keep it simple): 1. Apply a 100 kN load to set the anchor. 2. At 100 kN, there is a set loss…
I have been promoted from a regional member to a national member in the field of ground anchor engineering.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I attended the general meeting on materials for ground anchor construction. This wraps up this year’s general meeting activities, but I’d like to share one announcement here. KTB Association: Starting this year, Enta’s activities within the KTB Anchor Association will be expanding. Ground…
Rather than improving the materials used in ground anchor construction, I think it would be better to make the jacks lighter.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to ground anchor construction, which anchor material do you prefer? Is it easy to work with? Are there any areas you’d like to see improved? Currently, the associations Enta is a member of (where I can purchase materials) are the KTB Association, the Kowa Industry Group, VS…
I attended the VSL Anchor Association's general meeting!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. There’s no work, huh? lol First of all, we’re not getting any orders. It’s so slow, you’d think this year is “hell for construction companies.” The only region that seems to have work is Hokuriku, I guess. So, until just the other day, I was traveling all over Hokuriku. If things keep going like this, my sales efforts will just…
Considering Methods for Unloading in Ground Anchor Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, someone asked me about methods for relieving load in ground anchor construction. I think there are various ways to do this. Basically, it’s quite difficult once the anchor is fully set and the excess tension length has been cut, but if there’s still some left…
Tips for Installing Compression Plates in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following up on my previous post, I’d like to write about measures to prevent load-bearing plates from shifting. Tips for Installing Load-Bearing Plates in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 1) They shift like this (lol). Even a shift of just 1 or 2 cm stands out when you’re on site. Especially during inspections…
Tips for Installing Compression Plates in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you installing load-bearing plates? lol Well, if the design calls for it, then of course you’ll install them, but there are some tricks to installing load-bearing plates, right? The trick to installing load-bearing plates is figuring out how to install them without shifting their position, right⁉ That’s what it’s all about. &nbs…
Determining the Placement Location for Ground Anchor Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you go about positioning ground anchors during installation? I get asked about this quite often, so I thought I’d write about it this time. The drawings are actually quite vague on this point. That said, when it comes to the design cross-section…