The Struggle Between Nature and Slope Stabilization Contractors | Rainfall and Landslides
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a photo of a collapse at a rebar insertion work site. The mortar has come loose, and the rebar insertion work is being pulled downward. The design anticipated a surface collapse and called for a combination of mortar and rebar insertion work. The collapse occurred deeper within the structure. It collapsed after it rained…
When Things Don't Go Well | The Mindset of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m really hoping for some rain soon. Even just for a moment would be great!! But anyway, there are times when things don’t go smoothly on the job site, right? You know the kind—where hoses get clogged frequently, or there are mechanical or interpersonal issues, or other kinds of problems…
Inefficient Construction | Bad Habits That Reduce On-Site Productivity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The kid who got heatstroke the other day is off today. As you’d expect, if you have a heat cramp, you’ll be out for two or three days. I hope he’ll be back to work full steam ahead starting next week. But anyway, having lost my partner to heatstroke, I’m working alone today on the suspended rebar…
Risks Associated with Replacing Construction Equipment on Site | How to Choose 0.5/1.5/2.5-metric-ton Class Machines
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m still not feeling 100%, so I’m a bit sluggish, but I can’t let that stop me. Anyway, this week is going to be busy, so I’ve got to do my best!! But anyway, is it difficult to replace machinery on-site? I think this happens at every worksite, but with the machinery that’s been installed…
What Is the Reverse-Flow Installation Method? (Part 2) | USB Pollen Blocker and the Construction Site
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. My eyes are getting really bad. If I buy this USB pollen blocker, I can go anywhere, but driving a car is a little scary. Then again, being in this condition at the office is scary too. In my case, I’ve got a 12-tatami-mat air purifier running full blast right next to my desk…
What Is the Counter-Curl Application Method? (Part 1) | The Basics of Applying from Top to Bottom
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. This month has been a total nightmare schedule, so I haven’t been able to write a proper blog post. Even though there are more and more things I want to write about, it’s hard to get my point across without drawings, right? Just when I think, “Oh, looks like I might have a little free time…,” then—right here! J…
Hydraulic Hose Repairs | "Penny-Pinching" Wasteful Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you guys stingy? I’m a total cheapskate! That said, I do value the idea of not wasting things. A company is made up of its employees, right? We’re all working together to make money. For example, if one person treats machinery or other equipment extremely carelessly…
What to Do When You're a Reinforcing Bar Installer (Part 3) | An Invitation to Those Whose Job Offers Were Revoked
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following the Kobe Steel scandal, the next issue to surface is the situation regarding students who had received job offers for next spring. It’s really unfortunate for those who had already secured offers… Without further ado, why not join Enta? Why not give civil engineering a try? Why not become a slope engineer? When people think of civil engineering…
What to Do When You're a Reinforcing Bar Installer (Part 2) | Annual Salaries in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of the website “God of Construction”? It’s a site where you can read all kinds of articles written by people in the construction and building industries. On that site, I came across a ranking titled “Average Annual Salaries at 100 Construction Companies.” As expected, the rate of salary increases at general contractors is off the charts…