Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Just when I was thinking, "Has the rain let up a little?"—it started raining again...
The situation on site is really bad...
It's fine for drilling holes for anchors and such, but it's all about the spray coating!
At the job site we started working on the other day, the earthwork was delayed time and again, so we had to jump right in.
That's shotcrete.
I think I can manage for the next week or so by putting up tarps, but if it rains after that, I'm completely...
You're out lol
Even though I keep saying, "Man, this is rough," the next job always comes along...
The schedule is pretty much set, so I plan my work around it.
You get it, right? That nerve-wracking feeling lol
Well, I guess things will just have to work out as they do, so I’ll just say up front that I’m going to try to become a general contractor myself lol
And now, the damage caused by this prolonged rain is taking its toll.
Prior to this project, we performed rebar insertion work at the top of the structure.
This slope is a temporary road, but vertical cracks appeared shortly after construction was completed.
As a general rule for slopes, vertical cracks are extremely problematic, so I’ve repeatedly said that this area is dangerous and we should take measures to address it.
That said, since it’s just a temporary road, there’s no reason to spend money on it, so this time it really struck a chord with me.
Although it hasn't reached the point of collapse, the slippage appears to be originating from a point further back than the rebar insertion point (5 m). (There is a crack at the top of the slope.)
At this point, it’s either removing the excess soil, securing it with a formwork frame, or tightening it with anchors, right?
In reality, sprayed mortar and concrete do look stable at first glance, don't they?
It doesn't really serve as a deterrent, though.
So that ends up meaning we won't take any measures at all.
The wire mesh inside has not been designed based on strength calculations.
Its sole purpose is to ensure that the mortar bonds well with the natural ground.
And the local government told us it’s fine to use sandbags for the retaining wall here lol
Right now, there are two stacks, but personally, I’d like to see at least two more added.
If this road collapses, won't that completely derail the construction schedule?? Is everything going to be okay??
I hear they're going to do something about it once the main construction is finished lol
If it collapses right here, this project will come to a halt, huh? I guess that’s not a bad option either? lol
As I think about that, I figure I'll just go with the flow.
Everyone, please be very careful of vertical cracks in the slope.
With all this prolonged rain, please be on the lookout for any changes in the slope.
See you later.
