Ground Anchor Construction: Tension Control
2019/09/02

Simple Tension Management | Improving Anchor Installation Efficiency

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know how to collect basic data for stress management? There are times when the final data from aptitude tests or verification tests seems off, right? Like when the results fall outside the upper and lower limits. Back in the day, I used to run cycle tests over and over again without giving it a second thought, but…

Thief
2019/09/01

Theft Prevention (Small Generators) | Protecting Against Theft

皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日ブログが上がっていない事に気づき、慌ててあげました! いやービックリしました。 今日から9月です! 今年もあと3ヶ月。。。 オッサンになると月日があっという間に終わっていきますね。 まだ暑いですが、熱中…

Consciousness
2019/08/31

Simple Ways to Become a More Capable Person | Growth Mindset

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are there things that always catch your eye? Take cars, for example. Cars just like yours—don’t you see them all the time? Your favorite color—you see it often, right? Things related to your hobbies or interests—they really stand out, don’t they? That’s the color-bath effect…

Ground Anchors: Tension Control
2019/08/30

Movement of the Dial Gauge | Observations During Tensile Testing

Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Regarding that Mad Balance article from the other day, the daily page views hit an all-time high lol. It was 16,010 PV/day!! I don’t usually pay that much attention to traffic, but I was really surprised to see the bar graph shoot way up like that…

The God of Construction
2019/08/29

They're Using the Wrong Reinforcing Bars! The Clash Between the "Construction Supervisor's Ideal" and the "Reality at the Reinforcing Bar Fabrication Plant"

"The Construction Supervisor’s Ideal" vs. "The Reality at the Rebar Fabrication Shop": A Problem with Rebar A problem has arisen regarding rebar. As is often the case, the "ideal" and "reality" at construction sites differ. Which of these—the “construction supervisor’s ideal” or the “reality at the rebar fabrication shop”—do you, the people on site, identify with more…

多能工
2019/08/28

Developing Multi-Skilled Workers | Workforce Development in the Construction Industry

皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日から鉄筋挿入工の削孔開始日です。 本当はもう1日前から削孔だったのですが、トラブルがあり1日ズレましたw しょうがない?事かどうかなんとも言えないアヤフヤなトラブルでしたが、とりあえず削孔開始です! 削…

Self-drilling rock bolts
2019/08/27

Points to Check Before Selecting Self-Drilling Rock Bolts | Site Conditions

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s gotten quite cool here in Kyushu lately—so much so that I found myself thinking, “Huh? Is it fall already??” Compared to last year’s scorching heat, the weather last year really was extreme! It’s nice that my body feels better this year compared to last. But enough of that. Here are some things to check before deciding on self-piercing: Self…

Mad Balance
2019/08/26

Let's Try Measuring Wheel Balance (Part 3) | Practical Guide

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m heading back to Nagoya from Kokura. If you have any work requests or other inquiries, please hold on for a little while longer. I’ll get right to it as soon as I get back! Anyway, when you first glance at cement milk, you probably think, “That looks thin” or “That looks thick,” right? …

Slope-Specific Suit
2019/08/25

Custom Suits for Slope Workers | Formal Attire for the Construction Industry

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been in Kokura for the past few days! It’s just over three hours by Shinkansen from Nagoya. As for why I went there, it was to attend a workshop on a construction method that’s likely to become popular in the future (related to slope stabilization). I ended up going on short notice after a senior colleague introduced me to it lol. It felt pretty pushy…