Installing Load Cells in Anchor Assemblies | Continuous Monitoring of Tensile Force
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been drilling nothing but anchors. Until now, our employees handled this, so I never really paid much attention to it, but now I’m starting to notice things I hadn’t before. The thing is, I hate that “craftsman’s intuition” thing, lol. I feel like I’m starting to understand that “intuition” a little bit…
The Condition of Anchor Heads in a Few Years | The Importance of Maintenance
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m currently working on load relief at a construction site where work is underway. I’m relieving the load on an anchor that’s been under tension. I haven’t checked to see if it’s been retensioned afterward. What I want to point out is the rust on the head. It’s an anchor that’s been in place for several years now…
The Struggle Between Nature and Slope Stabilization Contractors | Rainfall and Landslides
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a photo of a collapse at a rebar insertion work site. The mortar has come loose, and the rebar insertion work is being pulled downward. The design anticipated a surface collapse and called for a combination of mortar and rebar insertion work. The collapse occurred deeper within the structure. It collapsed after it rained…
The Number One Machine Problem with Rotary Percussion | Frequent Breakdowns
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s getting dark earlier these days. The other day, I had to work a little overtime, and before I knew it, the moon was out! It wasn’t even 6:00 yet. Hokkaido is already getting ready for winter. I hear it’s still hot in Honshu, and this temperature difference is pretty extreme. But anyway, regarding anchor drilling…
Immediately Put an End to All Nighttime Construction! The High Profits of Major Paving Companies Are a Tragedy!
The Secret Behind the High Salaries at Major Paving Companies The major paving company I worked for consistently ranked near the top in annual salary rankings for the construction industry. So whenever I ran into classmates, they’d often pester me, saying, “You make good money, so you’re buying this round.” But the reality wasn’t quite so peaceful…
Applications of Displacement Data from Pressure-Bearing Structures | Utilizing Measurement Data
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Until just the other day, Hokkaido was enjoying absolutely beautiful autumn weather, wasn’t it? It gets pretty chilly in the mornings and evenings, but the weather is pleasant overall. I’d like to make sure I don’t get sick from the temperature changes. Today, though, it’s cloudy and drizzling a bit. But enough of that. Why do we measure the sag of the load plate…
Tips for Changing Jobs (2018 Edition) | Careers in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things tend to get pretty chaotic on-site this time of year. “Chaotic” means: a state where things or information are in disarray. Even just one construction site can get chaotic. The general contractor’s supervisor told us to do this in the morning, but if we don’t do that, we can’t do this, right? What are we supposed to do? Ah…
If Work Isn't Fun, You Can't Stick With It | The Rewards of Being a Slope Maintenance Worker
Hello, everyone. It's Enta. Lately, I've been doing tension exercises every day. I've done about 30 reps so far. Man, I'm getting bored lol. You just get bored when you keep doing the same thing over and over. But even a small change can really shift your mood. Since I'm getting bored, I'm going to switch things up a bit...
Ignorance Is a Sin on Construction Sites | The Importance of Knowledge
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s starting to get a little chilly here in Hokkaido. It’s a nice climate for working, but with the seasons changing, we need to be careful not to catch a cold. Still, if I head back to Honshu from here, will I get to experience autumn-like weather all over again? This year, I’ve already gone through two seasonal transitions…