It’s important to enjoy even tough situations and challenging roles! Have fun instead of worrying!!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It finally feels like things are starting to pick up now that Obon is over. Orders have been really strange this year. They’re still few and far between, but at least we’re starting to get some in. Let’s do our best! Single-hole drilling jobs have really dropped off lately…
Proper Installation of Main Anchors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things have started to get a little busy! It feels a bit overwhelming, but let’s tackle them one by one! But enough of that—when assembling the formwork, we install the main and auxiliary anchors…
Let’s consider tension anchoring in ground anchor construction.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There are actually quite a few different ways to think about tension in ground anchor construction, aren’t there? For example, when using a wedge-type anchorage (with a wedge and ring) and setting the tension at 100 kN (to keep it simple): 1. Apply a 100 kN load to set the anchor. 2. At 100 kN, there is a set loss…
What Is Asphalt Paving? A Simple Explanation of the Pros and Cons (From the God of Construction)
What Is Asphalt Paving? Asphalt paving is a method in which aggregate (such as gravel or sand) is mixed with asphalt, heated, spread evenly, and compacted using a roller or similar equipment. Because it is relatively easy to install and inexpensive, it is widely used for roads, parking lots, airport runways, and other applications. …
Companies reported for employing undocumented immigrants will be penalized, and you can receive a reward for reporting undocumented immigrants!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. August starts today! It’s sweltering out there, so work is tough, but let’s keep plugging away with determination, grit, knowledge, and action!! By the way, I found that intern who ran off the other day on Facebook lol. Vietnamese people use Facebook…
August 7, 2024: "Construction Future Seminar: Slope Disaster Prevention—New Technologies" (Shinken Shimbun Online Seminar, Vol. 43)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Just a little plug today, lol. I got a request from someone at Shinken Shimbun—whom I met a while back—and I’ll be appearing as a “lecturer”? at the “Construction Future Seminar: Slope Disaster Prevention—New Technologies Edition,” lol. The only problem is, I don’t know anything about new technologies, lol…
I Went to the Heatwave Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 4)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. August is here, and summer is in full swing! Be sure to stay cool and take plenty of breaks!! I realized I’ve been posting a lot of articles about trade shows lately, but today’s post is my last trade show report lol. Here are some tips for beating the heat at Tokyo Big Sight…
I Went to the Heatwave Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to the Extreme Heat Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 1) I went to the Extreme Heat Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 2) This is the item at the Extreme Heat Countermeasures Expo that made me think, “Wow, this is it!!!” It has a water inlet at the back where you fill it with water. …
I Went to the Heatwave Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I went to the Heatwave Countermeasures Expo at Tokyo Big Sight (Part 1). While cooling vests are the standard for heatstroke prevention, this year every manufacturer is pushing Peltier elements, so there isn’t really one that stands out as “this is the best!” (Personally, I’m not too impressed with them in real-world use?) This one, though…