Invisible Measurements | Surveying Underground Structures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve heard that, in line with recent trends, products like this are gaining recognition in the field of self-inspection (in-house inspections conducted prior to third-party inspections). Well, I think it’s a good idea for preventing fraud. This is an ultrasonic measuring device from Dakota Japan Co., Ltd. Here’s what it’s all about…
Q&A on Substrate Preparation for Spray Coating | Frequently Asked Questions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received a question today, so I’d like to try answering it. Q: We’re installing retaining walls after completing excavation work at a challenging mountain site. Since there’s a risk of collapse while we’re working, we’ve decided to apply a lean-mix mortar without lath…
All Different Miracles | The Slope Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was looking at the drawings for a certain job site. It’s a ground anchor project, but the drawings say “rock bolt work.” The structural drawings show KTB anchors. I figured it must be a mistake…
Differences in Interpretation and Perception | Communication in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know about this, right? lol Well, it’s common knowledge in our industry, but if you’re an anchor engineer who isn’t familiar with it, please pick up a copy. The other day, all sorts of things happened during a job, so I was poring over books. And in the end…
Meeting the Needs of Various Work Sites | Flexible Solutions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I got a request to remove an extension that wouldn’t come off an Anchor cleaning adapter! And it was at 4:00 p.m., of all times (lol). I was attending a study session in Nagoya at the time, but I had to cut it short and rush back to the office. Making…
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…