Kagoshima Slope Construction Network | Our Connection with Bolt Scale Sales
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is a special edition post. I went to Kagoshima for about five days. I had a meeting with a trading company regarding bolt scales and clip spacers. It all started when a classmate of mine in Kagoshima said they wanted to use clip spacers and bolt scales…
Tips for Drainage Drilling | Preventing Clogging and Jamming
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went back to my old high school, Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School. Back when I was there, it was an all-boys school with very strict rules—it felt like hell at the time—but now it’s been transformed into a beautiful co-ed school with a much brighter atmosphere. And, well, I’m 40 now, but…
The Complexity of Recent KY Activities and Risk Assessments | Honest Opinions from the Field
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. My recent article on the Technical Intern Training Program for Foreigners generated quite a bit of feedback. It seems that young people in their home countries are being taught that “Japan is full of kind people, the pay is high, and the working conditions are the best,” and they’re even taking out loans to come here…
Why Does the Construction Industry Use Wheel Stops? | The Importance of Being Mindful
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Actually, I’ve been in Kagoshima for a few days now lol. It really is warm here, isn’t it? I heard it’s suddenly gotten cold back home. Huh? I’m wearing super light clothes, though lol. Just a T-shirt and a work uniform… I haven’t gained weight, by the way lol. But anyway…
What Is Ground Anchor Construction? | 23 Practical Q&As Explained by a 30-Year Slope Engineering Expert [Complete Edition]
Summary of this page: Ground anchor construction is a method in which anchor bodies are installed in stable soil deep underground, and the tensile force of prestressed steel is used to stabilize slopes and structures. Speaking from my experience as a slope engineer who has designed, constructed, and supervised ground anchor projects on-site for over 30 years, I will cover drilling, grouting, tension control…
Current Status of the Foreign Technical Intern Training Program | Addressing Labor Shortages in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I saw a scene in a TV drama where a husband was carrying his wife on his back, and it got me thinking. When he was younger and strong, and his wife was slim, he could carry her on his back. But now that his strength has waned a bit, is he really going to carry his chubby wife on his back...?! &nb…
Maximum Order Length for Rock Bolts | Reasons for Removing Couplers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what this is? Actually, this is a coupler lol. It’s a coupler for the D51 Rock Bolt lol. I can’t help but laugh at this size. By the way, these chrome-plated couplers cost about 10,000 yen each …
Excel Quirks | Why Calculation Results Can Be Off Due to the Accumulation of Fractional Values
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The other night, some of my seniors invited me out for drinks. We ordered tomato pasta for delivery while we were there, lol. After the gathering ended, I went home and went to bed, but I ended up with a stomachache… Seriously, my stomach has really gotten weaker. And on top of that, from now on…
Having the Calculations and Answers Ready in Advance | Lessons from an Experienced Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On my blog, I write about solutions and approaches to on-site construction and various issues. Back when I was just starting out as a slope contractor, most people didn’t really teach me much about how to do the work, the methods involved, or the conclusions to draw…