How to Cut the Construction Time for Sprayed Mortar Work in Half | Emergency Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In the mortar spraying process, the work begins with slope cleaning, followed by lath installation, and then mortar spraying. Depending on the volume of work, lath installation takes about twice as long as the spraying work. There is just one way to shorten the construction period for this spraying method…
A Slightly Unconventional Stone Masonry Reinforcement Project | For Private Sector Projects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This time, I reinforced a stone wall like the one shown below. I was asked to take a look at a stone wall like this—there’s actually a house built on top of it. However, reinforcing a stone wall like this is quite difficult. The stones themselves are embedded in mortar, and the joints…
I Tried Making a New Hopper | DIY Equipment
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. I finished it! It's another hopper, though, lol. I'm going to take it to Nagano now to paint it. You can probably tell this hopper has a slightly different shape than usual, right? This is a cement hopper for silos...
Considerations for Drainage Pipes in Sprayed Concrete and Sprayed Mortar Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what a drain pipe is used for in spray-applied construction? Well, as the name suggests, it’s a pipe that drains water. Water flows out of the drain pipe from the mountain. However, the way it flows out is different from what you might expect…
Main Services Offered by Slope Construction Specialists (For the General Public) | Our Services
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here, they’re applying shotcrete to an area known as a fault zone. (To the average person, it’s just a cliff.) You can clearly see the soil layers, and it’s a very educational site—with a river flowing at the bottom. If you look at the workers applying the shotcrete, you’ll get a sense of just how big it is…
Curing of Sprayed Mortar Test Specimens | Quality Control
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote about curing cement slurry test specimens. Curing Cement Slurry Come to think of it, I haven’t written about curing sprayed mortar yet, so I’ll share my experience here. Sprayed mortar test specimens are huge, you know…
Why not use an anti-freeze remover? | Winter Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s really starting to get cold, isn’t it? Do you use antifreeze? lol There are all kinds of antifreeze products from various companies out there, but do they actually work? Do you really think they’re effective? lol I’m planning to put them through a thorough test this year, but as far as I know…
Quality is a given. Appearance accounts for 90% | The Quality of a Slope Contractor
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, we finished the mortar spraying work at a job site. The finish turned out great—it made me go, “Wow!”—so I thought I’d share it with you all lol. What makes it so good? It’s all about the beads! The straight, even beads look amazing! Personally, I think this part…
Can You Tell Just by Looking? Health Status | Tips for Medical Checkups
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other day, while I was at a meeting, I took a peek inside a drainage pipe right next to the venue lol. You rarely—or rather, you never really get to see the inside after construction is done, right? lol. When I peered inside, I was like, “Whoa!” so I thought I’d write about it. The rocks inside are surprisingly beautiful…