Wouldn't it be better for the tension in ground anchor work to be lower than the design anchor force?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How much tension is typically applied to ground anchors? You probably don’t understand what I mean, do you? lol For example, as shown in the photo above, if the maximum test load is 39 MPa, the test is conducted by applying a load of 39 MPa. …
You should think of pressure impregnation as more of an optional feature.
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The strong winds are blowing pollen right into my eyes—it’s pure hell! It’s times like this when I’m actually glad I’m working indoors lol (sorry). I’m just chugging medicine to cope lol. Anyway, do you have any standards (for yourself) regarding pressure during ground anchor installation? Well…
I’d like to see “Zabuton” frames combined with leveling mats become the standard solution for addressing unevenness in ground anchor construction!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I imagine you use zabuton frames when installing pressure plates in ground anchor construction. I suspect most consulting engineers involved in the design aren’t aware of this, but simply installing these frames doesn’t guarantee that you can completely level the ground.  …
How to Make a Hometown Tax Donation (From the Kamino Blog)
Hi, I’m Kamino, a civil engineer and government employee who blogs. I wrote about my thoughts on the “Hometown Tax” program in the article below. What’s the deal with the “Hometown Tax”? Here, I’d like to briefly explain how the “Hometown Tax” works for those of you who are interested but haven’t tried it yet. …
Minimum Requirements for Requesting a Quote via Email for Stone Masonry Work on a Private Residence (For the General Public)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about the Moldam construction method—specifically, the stone-filled wall construction method. People often ask, “How much does it cost for a wall that’s ○ meters long and ○ meters high?” To be honest, I have absolutely no idea off the top of my head. Construction projects are custom-made for each specific site, so we have to calculate the cost on a case-by-case basis…
Illustrated Guide to the 6 Hazard Prediction Categories | A Keep-Forever Checklist for Use on the Job Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Can you believe it? Apparently, we have a three-day weekend starting today!!! If you can take time off, make sure to rest while you can! And for those who can’t take time off—well, since no one’s going to call, it’s full-on work mode for us lol. I’m heading out to the Osaka area to check on a job site! But anyway, the other day, a major discount…
The real appeal of working on a major construction site lies in the scale of the project (volume of work) and safety management.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Does your company work with major corporations? Or do you mostly work with local businesses? Just as a subcontractor, of course (lol) (since we’re exclusively a subcontractor ourselves, lol). For us, half of our work is as a second-tier subcontractor for major corporations, and the other half is as a first-tier subcontractor for local prime contractors. &…
The simpler budget execution and cost management are, the better! That’s where Construction DX comes in.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been developing a system for everything from budget estimates to quotes, order processing, and cost management. (As I’ve mentioned before.) I’ve been wondering if creating this kind of centralized management system might make it harder to understand the actual details of the work. So, I guess…
The reality is that the number of construction-related transportation companies is declining significantly! And this is affecting construction sites as well!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The rain this week has been terrible, hasn’t it? But I hear it’s going to get cold again next week… It keeps getting warmer, then colder… It’s enough to make you feel under the weather, but more than that, I’ve been noticing a labor shortage. At our construction site, the ready-mix concrete trucks just aren’t showing up. The reason…