Tips for Spray-Applying Zabuton Frames | Leveling and Support Plate Strength
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Sometimes we install cushion frames to level out unevenness in load-bearing plates. It’s quite a hassle, but as far as leveling goes, it’s definitely the way to go right now. Who knows what the future holds, though!? *grin* The assembly part isn’t that big of a deal…
Declaration on the Development of Next-Generation Drain Pipes | Exploring Materials to Prevent Cracks
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know where cracks are most likely to form—and where they’re most noticeable—in spray-applied concrete work? Is it at the joint from the previous day? Is it at the edge of the formwork? Areas where excess material wasn’t cleaned up properly? Stress cracks? (That would be bad, lol.) Areas with seepage? Well, there are all sorts of possibilities…
Reducing Variation in Concrete Compressive Strength | Tips Learned from a Testing Technician
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The three-day weekend, which included the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, has come to an end. There were all kinds of 20-year-olds with wild hairstyles appearing on TV all over the country, lol. It’s great to have that youthful energy! I know that many of those kids are actually pretty serious and well-behaved. When you’re young, you want to stand out and…
The Role of a Slope Reinforcement Worker | The Absolute Basics of Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Today is the last day of work for almost every company, isn’t it? Our field operations wrap up today, too. Don’t you just feel like going shopping when the end of the year rolls around? Even though you don’t usually think twice about it, you suddenly find yourself wanting something, lol. A while back, I think I got scammed on Yahoo! Auctions around the end of the year…
What Does 1.24 m³ of Sand for Sprayed Mortar Mean? | Basics of Mix Design Calculations
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I wrote about this before on Ameblo, but if it doesn’t show up in search results, people won’t see it, right? So, I’m reposting it here with a few minor additions. People often ask me, “What is 1.24 m³ of sand?” Currently, as a standard mix ratio, …