Is it easier to understand if you skip the basic exam!?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’d like to upload the next video on the Moldam method, but please bear with me a little longer lol (Some of my senior colleagues have been asking when the next one is coming lol). I also received two of these items I’d ordered, and I’d like to share my impressions of them lol. But I can’t do that until I edit the video, so…
Crack Test, Part 3 | Continuing the Experiment
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is the test specimen I sprayed on May 1. The photo was taken on May 16. It was raining. A little over two weeks have passed since then. So far, there haven’t been any changes. I predict that once the strength reaches a certain peak after about four weeks, it will start to crack…
A Moment from the Compressive Strength Test | Test Video
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, we conducted a compressive strength test. It was the 3-day strength test as part of the basic testing. The results showed an average of about 38 kN, so there were no issues. Also, this time, I captured the moment the test specimen burst. Here’s what it looked like! I’ll share this as a video…
A Man Who Handles Ropes with Ease Is Cool | The Skills of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day at our company, everyone was quietly working on something. What were they doing? Well, our senior employees were teaching the younger staff how to braid rope. Rope work is one of those skills that’s surprisingly useful to know. Especially when it comes to cutting rope…
Setting the Installation Location for Ground Anchors | Marking
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you go about positioning ground anchors during installation? I get asked about this quite often, so I thought I’d write about it this time. The drawings are actually quite vague on this point. That said, when it comes to the design cross-section…
I Tried the Moldam Method! (Part 2) | Construction Procedures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is a follow-up to my previous post on the Moldam method. I removed the thin grout lines. After that, I gave the area a thorough rinse. You can use a high-pressure washer or a shower head with tap water. At this stage, be sure to thoroughly remove any fine particles and debris…
Differences Between Public and Private Construction Projects | Comparing Slope Stabilization Contractors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When working on private construction projects, I often hear people talk about warranty against defects. Simply put, a warranty against defects is like insurance that ensures the contractor takes responsibility if there are defects in the work. …
I Tried the Moldam Method! (Part 1) | Pilot Project
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve recently started stone masonry work here at our company. It’s quite popular in Kyushu and is gaining traction as a disaster-mitigation method. It’s called the Mormudam method. Public sector contracts are on the rise, and the number of projects—both private and public—is increasing. (The photo above shows our…
Everyone will die someday. That’s why I’m grateful today, too | The Slope Builder’s View on Life
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last week, a legend in the machinery repair industry in the Tokai region passed away. He visited our company countless times and taught me so many things. Now that I’m able to do maintenance to a certain extent (really, just to a certain extent)…