A Nightmare That Happens Once Every Few Years | The Trials of the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I visited a construction site where our company is currently working. It only takes 10 minutes to get there by Monorack (monorail)! A long time ago, when I visited a site on Mount Fuji, there was a site that was a real nightmare—it took an hour to get there by Monorack—but compared to that…
Which Has the Highest Friction: Main Rope or Reinforcing Bar? | Safety Equipment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Which anchor has more friction!? Which of these anchor pins do you think has more friction? lol Normally—or at least at first glance—the one with more friction is the ribbed rebar, right? When attaching the main rope, you use the ribbed rebar…
Great Find (CAD File Extension Converter) | Improving Work Efficiency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I realized the other day while chatting on Twitter that I’d forgotten to mention this, so here it is. There are all kinds of CAD products out there. Since each manufacturer wants you to use their own product, compatibility between them is often limited, isn’t it? This tool converts them with near-perfect accuracy…
Found a Great Product! Test Specimen Box | Curing Tools
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you heard of this? It’s a product for keeping test specimens warm. It looks like it would be especially useful during the winter. And it’s great because it’s so convenient—you can just take it right to the testing facility. As a general rule, test specimens should not be subjected to impact…
Understanding the Severity of Natural Disasters Through Place Names | Disaster Prevention Knowledge
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What kanji characters are used in the names of the areas where you live? You can actually learn about past disasters and other events based on the kanji used in place names. What do you think? I feel like they often appear in the names of locations where disasters have occurred. Apparently, there are other examples as well, but...
If You're Traveling from Nagoya to Osaka, This Is a Must! | Travel Tips
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, on my way back from Osaka, there was a train I just had to ride (lol). It’s not that I’m a train enthusiast—I usually take the Shinkansen when traveling long distances. It’s not that the Shinkansen is bad; it’s actually quite comfortable. However, on this trip back from Osaka…
Are Construction Companies and Consultants Two Sides of the Same Coin? | Industry Structure
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I had the opportunity to speak with a leading professional engineer in the field of landslides and slope engineering. It was a great learning experience to discover that he had already developed methods to quantify and calculate the very things I’d been thinking about and wondering if there was a way to address.  …
Everyone Knows Water Is the Cause | Slope Collapse
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know why slopes collapse? lol I know this is a bit late, but the main reason is water, right? So, since there’s no water during the design or survey phases, we don’t take any measures against it. But when a slope collapses, it’s because of water. Collapsing…
2021: The New Fiscal Year Begins! | The Slope Construction Company’s Resolution
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The new fiscal year has begun. Work has been a bit light so far this year. That said, I thought it might feel lighter because last year’s budget was slightly lower than the year before, but it actually seems to be holding steady. Since this year is much the same as last year, things will stay the same…