Methods for Hoisting a Drilling Rig onto a Slope (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you go about moving machinery? In this case, I’m referring to situations like setting up machinery from ground level up onto a slope. For example, the method used to transport machinery from ground level (where the vehicle is parked) to the scaffolding at the top of a slope in order to perform ground anchor work…
I've hardly ever had any success repairing cracks!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m sure you’ve all tried repairing cracks in slopes before, but have you ever managed to fix them perfectly? From my own experience, I’ve never been able to do it. No matter how many times I repair them, cracks always reappear in the exact same spot. Ugh…
When things aren't going well, just stay calm and keep your cool as usual.
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 梅雨開けてこの雨、、、、 梅雨ですか？？ 気持ちは晴れ間を待っていますが、晴れると灼熱なので曇りでＯＫって気持ちｗ 閑話休題 現場でうまく行かない時 ありますよね。そう言う現場。 頻繁にホースが詰まったり、…
Tackling Hard Rock Drilling with a Down-the-Hole Hammer | Steps to Increase the Number of Bits
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you able to adapt your construction work to the conditions on-site? Well, since our job (as slope engineers) involves working according to the current state of the mountain, we’re relatively flexible in adapting to various situations—but how well can you handle different scenarios? The condition of the natural ground looks something like this…
Measures to Address Substandard and Improper Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There have been plenty of cases of substandard and fraudulent construction in the past. As a result, construction management is becoming increasingly strict. I want to put an end to this. Defective and fraudulent construction in slope stabilization work: 1. Cutting of prestressed steel strands and prestressed steel bars used in anchor work. 2. Anchor work…
Consult with Contractors When Selecting Machinery for Slope Construction | The Importance of Consulting During the Design Phase
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Every few years, we come across a design that’s a little unusual, lol. I’m talking about ground anchor installation using a rotary drilling rig. It’s also known as a spindle-type drilling rig. These days, we use it for grouting and soil testing, and with larger machines, we use down-the-hole hammers…
Prevent Freezing by Allowing the Spray Coating to Cure for 5 Hours | Quality Control for Winter Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been hit by a major cold snap for the past few days—how is everyone holding up? Here in Nagano, we’re working on a slope at minus 15 degrees Celsius, installing the retaining wall almost directly on the slope. The other day, heavy snow fell again in the afternoon, bringing work at the site to a halt. Snow at this time of year is really tough. Overall, the...
What to Do About That Boulders? 7 Solutions | Slope Stabilization Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. My back is healing nicely. Those back exercises are amazing. By the way, this is all I’m doing lol. But anyway, I often get asked, “What should I do about exposed stones (rocks) on a slope?” There’s one on the slope that’s half-buried—I wonder how deep it is…
6 Tips for Taking Photos When the Director Isn't Around | On-Set Production
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Site representatives, site supervisors, and site staff are generally responsible for managing photographs. On large construction sites, or when a supervisor is juggling multiple projects, there are inevitably times when they simply cannot be present to take photos. Generally speaking, taking photos on-site is extremely important…