How should tree stumps be handled during slope stabilization work where there are many stumps?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you working on concrete formwork? When it comes to concrete formwork (including sprayed mortar), there’s one question I’m often asked. It’s, “What do we do about the stump?” If you’re a contractor doing this kind of work, I’m sure you hear this all the time. If you’re not familiar with it, you might think…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Answer for Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Slope Stabilization Problem 3 (Lattice Reinforcement). Here are the answers to the previous Slope Stabilization Problem 3. This is actually a pretty simple concept: just drive in lots of large pins (φ16 × 400)! That’s the key. As for the small pins (φ9 × 200), they’re short, so I guess there’s no helping it…
Slope Construction Problem 3 (Lattice Installation)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been getting work requests from all over this year, so I’m much busier than last year. It feels like things are a bit slow in the Kanto region, though—maybe that’ll pick up soon... Here’s Problem 3 on slope stabilization! Slope retaining structures, shotcrete, vegetation engineering, and more…
When it comes to winter spray application, mixing with hot water is the best way to prevent freeze damage!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you remember my previous article on mixing with hot water? By mixing “cement milk” with hot water, you can raise the mixing temperature during concrete placement. I think this is the best way to improve quality, especially during the winter. The other day, I started working on the formwork…
Simply by preventing trees from growing on slopes, you can reduce the risk of cracks and landslides!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Did you know that if you can limit the growth of trees and other vegetation during sprayed mortar and formwork construction, it can help prevent cracks and collapse? With construction methods that don’t use formwork—such as the Unit Net Method or the Non-Frame Method—the trees growing on the natural ground…
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…
Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Construction, Part 5 (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects: Part 1 (For the General Public) Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects: Part 2 (For the General Public) Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects: Part 3 (For the General Public) Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects…
Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Construction, Part 4 (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects: Part 1 (For the General Public) Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects: Part 2 (For the General Public) Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects: Part 3 (For the General Public) This post is a continuation of the previous one, and…
Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Construction, Part 3 (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. “Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects, Part 1 (For the General Public)” “Mortar Spraying for Private Homes and Commercial Projects, Part 2 (For the General Public)” I think you’ve understood everything from the slope cleaning work up to the lathing work covered in the previous posts. This time, the main focus…