We implement site-specific solutions to ensure safe and efficient construction.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s a grout mixer we had at our job site the other day! It turned out pretty well, lol. They even made a mesh guard to prevent materials from getting caught in it. We usually don’t use the ones that come from the manufacturer because they’re a bit hard to use, but our on-site staff came up with this clever solution…
Using different bits makes a huge difference in drilling speed (hand drilling)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. What kind of bits do you use when operating a rock drill? Well, if you think about it, it’s usually either a cross bit or a carbide bit (flat), right? Cross bits are the most common. Another common type is the carbide bit. …
The Downsides of Being a Civil Engineering Civil Servant (From the Kamino Blog)
I previously wrote an article about the appeal (the good points) of being a civil engineer in the public sector. Here, I’d like to take the opposite approach and write about the “dark side” of the job—the downsides. Of course, conditions vary depending on the government office and department, so please just take this as a general idea of what it’s like…
What on earth is an accumulator!?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Now that Gw is over, let’s talk about accumulators lol. First off, you might be wondering, “What exactly is an accumulator?” Well, to put it simply, it’s a device that suppresses hydraulic pulsations in equipment like drilling rigs. Wi…
It’s actually quite interesting to learn about the soil, rock types, and history of the mountain where we’re working.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. On Monday during Golden Week, I went for a run in the mountains. I headed to Mount Ryōzen, a popular mountain in Shiga Prefecture. Geographically speaking, it’s a karst landscape. You’re probably thinking, “Karst here!?” lol. Well, let’s go over it ^^ &n…
The fate of a waterworks bureau section chief who went on an overseas trip with a classmate… Article 197 of the Penal Code is dangerous! (From the God of Construction)
Are civil servants not allowed to travel abroad with their classmates? It was revealed that a 45-year-old section chief at the Waterworks Bureau in City A, a certain local municipality, had traveled abroad with a plumbing contractor, and he was suspected of bribery. However, the bidding process was handled by a different section from the one to which this section chief belonged. Furthermore…
Will a certification as a “Heat Stroke Prevention Manager” become necessary in the future!?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Golden Week is over!! Or is it not over yet?? lol For us, it went according to the calendar. I wonder if any of you had an 11-day holiday?? I don’t think people who work in public utilities usually get that, though. lol Anyway, we’re about to dive right into the rainy season, and it’s going to get hot! Air conditioning…
Construction Methods for Static Crushing (Part 3)
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 静的破砕工の施工方法（その1） 静的破砕工の施工方法（その2） 静的破砕工の続きです 施工順序としては、全体に穴を開けて、一気に薬剤（静的破砕剤）を入れます。 出来るだけその日のうちの割れるよ…
Effects and Types of Vegetation Engineering | Major Methods for Preventing Surface Erosion and Protecting Natural Slopes
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know how effective vegetation engineering and vegetation mats are? While they aren’t very popular these days, it’s no exaggeration to say that in the past, vegetation was the standard method for slope protection. 🌾 The main methods include seed spraying, soil spraying, and vegetation substrate spraying…