November 18 is Civil Engineering Day | Careful Drilling of Interlayer Blocks
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Actually, I heard that November 18 was Civil Engineering Day! Break down “土” (soil) and “木” (wood), then combine them with “十一” (11) and “十八” (18) to get “Civil Engineering Day.” Without even realizing it, the roads and highways we drive on, the subways and Shinkansen we ride, the riverbanks and seawalls where we play—and so much more…
What Are Construction Equipment Emission Regulations? | An Explanation of the Differences Between the 1st through 4th Standards
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. My visitor count is back up lol. I guess since most of you who read this blog have it bookmarked, it seems like you all followed along when I migrated from Ameblo. I’m so happy! Thank you so much!! Since the migration…
Important Photos for Sprayed-Concrete Formwork Assembly | Shots Required for Government Official Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. During a labor cost audit the other day, I saw something absolutely crazy lol. You know, those accidents where people accidentally step on the gas instead of the brake—the ones that have been in the news lately! I was chatting with our general contractor when—BAM!—he plowed right into the concrete wall of the parking lot…
How to Use the Grout Calculation Tool | Automatic Calculation Based on Drill Hole Diameter and Length
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s that time of year again for the labor cost survey. This is such a hassle. The office staff… lol. They grumble about it every year. The office staff, lol. Plus, since we get assigned to several locations at once, we end up turning down a bunch of them and only going to one—but honestly, it’s a pain. Construction CALS, and…
Creating Construction Schedules with Web Tools | Why You Should Stop Using Excel
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Looks like we won’t be able to see the Supermoon, huh? lol The Tokai region was totally cloudy and rainy. lol As expected, the moon is all about pampas grass—a perennial, right? lol It’s that one that floats up gently when you put it in the “6 Species” category. But anyway… The admin’s…
Adding NAF-6 Aramid Fiber to Grout | Field Case Study on Mitigation Measures
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It looks like the show in Hakata will wrap up without any sinkholes or accidents—great job, everyone. It’s amazing what happens when professionals come together. I’m truly impressed by the sheer power of their technical skills! By the way, that vehicle in the photo is generally called a mixer truck. In the construction industry, though, we call it a ready-mix concrete truck…
Operating a Drilling Rig and the 10,000-Hour Rule | Civil Engineering Is All About Experience
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m actually younger than you might think! Yeah, I’m 40, lol. People usually say I look like I’m in my late 40s, though... It’s been about 21 years since I entered this industry, and experience really does matter in this field. There’s something out there called the “10,000-Hour Rule”...
Cement Slurry Pressure Test (Part 2) | Video Demonstrating the De-watering Effect of the Packer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is a repost from Ameblo. I don’t really watch TV, but my kids told me they saw on TV that penguins squat, so I looked it up and it had me in stitches lol. Anyway, moving on—the other day, I tested the compressive strength of the packer I made…
Cement Slurry Pressure Test (Part 1) | Experiment to See If Strength Increases Under Pressure
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. This is a repost from Ameblo. People say that applying pressure during grout injection concentrates the grout and increases its strength. I don’t think it makes any difference, lol. Does concentration really increase strength?? And it’s not like the pressure is maintained after injection either…