Installing Zabuton Frames Requires Knowledge of Ground Anchors | Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Has the Obon holiday season officially begun for you? For some, it’s a 10-day break; for others, maybe just two days off, right? My company is closed, so technically I’m on vacation, but as expected, I’ve got a pile of work waiting for me, so I’m working anyway lol. It looks like heavy rain is on the way again, so everyone, please be careful…
Continuous Improvement Has Led Us to Where We Are Today | The History of Homatsuya
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Have you seen this before? I stumbled upon it while working on a formwork project! It’s angle steel, lol. It was even tucked between the joints—what on earth is this? I pulled over to take a picture, lol. Is the angle steel embedded in the natural ground? Or just in the concrete section…?
The Moldam Method in Public Works Projects | Case Studies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The stone masonry reinforcement work in a public area was completed the other day. Since the final inspection hasn’t taken place yet, I can’t show you a photo of the entire structure, but at first glance, it turned out something like this. Since it originally looked like this, we injected Mortdam into about 80% of it to integrate the whole structure…
Things Get Busy After Obon | The Busy Season for Slope Maintenance Companies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It feels like the Olympics are already over, doesn’t it? The Paralympics are set to begin on the 24th of this month. With Obon over, things are probably starting to get a little busier now. At our place, things slowed down a bit before Obon, but we’ve been really busy since it ended…
Ground Anchor Construction: Packer Injection—These Are the Absolute Musts!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to ground anchor construction, there are times when you might need to use a packer. If you’ve never performed construction work using a packer before, I’m going to write about the one thing you absolutely must do. Pa…
Entering Our Sixth Year of Blogging | Thanks from the Slope Construction Blog
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. To be honest, I had completely forgotten myself, but this blog will be entering its sixth year on August 1. I’ve been updating this blog every single day for a full five years. I’m not really the type to pay much attention to anniversaries, but this is one day I definitely can’t forget…
This Game Is a Must for the Obon Holiday | The Slope Builder's Hobbies
Hello, everyone. It's Enta. Today is my first day off in a while. So last night, I ended up staying out late for the first time in a while, and I woke up late today lol. The thing is, I usually play video games the night before my day off. As I've mentioned before, Minecraft... it's a game that never gets old...
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…
Heat Stroke Can’t Be Prevented by Knowledge Alone | Self-Care and Checking on Others
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Doesn’t it suddenly feel like Obon season is here already?? Let’s keep our focus for now! I’ve actually got a little free time right now lol. That’s because things have calmed down a bit on-site ahead of Obon, so starting today, I’m working on some CAD drawings lol. I’m making good progress on the quotes…