A Discussion of Galvanizing Standards, Thickness, and Coating Weight
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Last month, I visited a galvanizing plant. My former boss had changed jobs and become a director at a materials supplier, so he gave me a tour of the plant. As for the galvanized material shown in the photo above, I heard that one bundle (a tied bundle) costs about 500,000 yen!!!! Right now, galvanized…
We're holding an information session to recruit members for the Drainage Rock Bolt Method Research Group (tentative name)!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Regarding the drain bolts we announced the other day, I hope this method will become established as a disaster prevention measure that can be implemented before landslides occur. Also, we will hold an information session for those interested in joining the Construction Methods Research Group on Friday, November 1. (This is tentative, but…)
Differences in Interpretation and Discrepancies in Perception
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know about this, right? lol Well, it’s common knowledge in our industry, but if you’re an anchor engineer who isn’t familiar with it, please pick up a copy. The other day, all sorts of things happened during a job, so I was poring over books. And in the end…
Here's How to Remove Damaged Ground Anchors! (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here’s how to remove damaged ground anchors! (Part 1) This is a continuation of my previous post. How do you relieve the load from the anchor head? When it comes to removing wedge-type and nut-type anchors, the easiest and most cost-effective method is to use gas…
Here's How to Remove Damaged Ground Anchors! (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Take a look at this photo. It shows a ground anchor from the Noto Earthquake. In the photo above, a massive load-bearing structure has shifted—perhaps because the prestressed steel strands have snapped? They’ve snapped completely, severing the tie rod anchor and causing the head to come off. The tie rod you can see…
"Meticulous People" vs. "Laid-Back People": Which Type Is Better Suited for Construction Management? (From "The God of Construction")
As a construction manager, which type of person is better suited for the role—someone who pays close attention to detail or someone who takes a more laid-back approach? What are their respective strengths and weaknesses, and which type is ultimately better suited for construction management? I’ve reflected on this based on my own experience. Advantages of detail-oriented people: In construction management, a single mistake can lead to irreversible consequences…
Remnants of Removable Temporary Ground Anchors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I get a lot of questions about removable temporary anchors, so I’d like to address them. “All removable anchors can be removed, right?” I get this question a lot, lol. When you look at a temporary anchor with a standard cross-section, it looks like this. The anchoring section features a load-bearing element like this…
It takes a while for the construction business to become fun!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you enjoy working as a slope construction worker? Is the construction industry fun? Is it fun? Or not?? If you can make things just a little bit easier, that’s good. Do you want to take a little time off and still get paid? If young people feel this way, then there’s absolutely no problem…
The Moldam Method has been posted on Isabou Net.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A video about the Sanren Mouldam construction method was uploaded a few days ago. Click here for Isabou Net. It’s great to be able to see the construction process objectively like this, isn’t it? It’s easy to understand. Please be sure to check it out on Isabou Net ^^ &n…