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…
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…