Slope Stabilization Problem 2 (Ground Anchor Installation Process)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The comments section has been a bit chaotic lately, but we’ll continue to do our work steadily while keeping the current situation firmly in mind ^^ Here’s Problem 2 on slope stabilization. Ground Anchor Method: There are 30 ground anchors arranged in 10 rows horizontally and 3 columns vertically…
Slope Construction Problem 1 (Slope Framing and Rebar Insertion)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting with this post, I’ve decided to launch a new series called “Slope Construction Problems.” In this series, I’ll be answering the various questions and inquiries I received during final inspections back when I was a construction supervisor. I hope you find it helpful ^^ Regarding the type of ground mentioned above…
Traveled from Nagoya to Kagoshima to work on-site on design and construction planning on Amami Oshima
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I hopped on a flight early in the morning and headed to Kagoshima. Chubu Centrair International Airport was completely empty that morning lol—after all, it was still in the 5 o’clock hour. And so, off to Kagoshima I went. The flight from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Kagoshima takes about an hour and a half. It went according to plan…
Why Construction DX Lacks Productivity | The Drawbacks of Using Different Systems for Each Contractor
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I recently signed up for something called “Buildy.” Have you heard of it? Buildy… Buildy… It seems the general contractor side has features like safety management, access control, CCUS, daily reports, and drawing sharing, among others. As subcontractors, we…
Bits for use when obstructing trees interfere with drilling
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting next week, we’ll be drilling in a spot like this. Can you imagine what might happen if we drill in a place like this? The biggest challenge in a spot like this is the roots! It’s fine if they’re just a few thin roots, but if they’re right under the trunk, that’s trouble…
Design of Anchor Structures Over 10 Meters in Length | The Process for Preparing a Consultation Document Involving Government Agencies, Consultants, and Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s really cold out there, isn’t it? I’ve even put on my extreme-cold base layer and electric-heated vest! Winter is really kicking into high gear now. It feels like winter is coming a bit late this year, but be careful of the snow! *We have openings on the Anchor Team! How about it? We can also handle construction management…
Behind the Scenes of Sprayed Mortar and Concrete
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I have a question about backfilling behind sprayed mortar and concrete surfaces. In some areas, soil and sand may have washed away, leaving voids. Do you think it’s absolutely necessary to backfill in those cases? When rain falls on the sprayed surface…
What Will Happen to Craftsmen’s Skills Under the 2024 Overtime Regulations? | Challenges in Training the Construction Industry Workforce
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Future of the Construction Industry and the Changes Brought by the Overtime Regulations Starting in 2024! (Part 1) Picking up where we left off yesterday, today’s topic is skilled workers. What kind of changes do you think a ban on overtime for skilled workers will bring about? At first glance, it might seem like we’ll face a skills shortage…
Construction Sequence When a Landslide Begins | Why Drainage Is the Top Priority
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Cracks have started to appear in the slope we’re currently working on. We’re installing anchors using a retaining frame at the top and a zabuton frame plus steel pressure plates at the bottom. The site itself collapsed due to heavy rain, and we’re currently working on its restoration. We’ve already shaped the slope to a certain extent…