Noto Earthquake: Tie-Down Anchor
2026/04/26

Water came out of the PC steel strand!!! What should I do in a situation like this!? (Part 2)

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Water came out of the PC strand!!! What should you do in a situation like this!? (Part 1) This is a continuation from last time. For some reason, water started coming out of the head of a ground anchor. The most likely causes are probably something happening nearby, a change in the water table, or an earthquake…

Capillary Action and Surface Tension
2023/06/13

Surface Tension and Capillary Action

Hi everyone, it’s Enta. I’ve got a lot of business trips this week, lol. I’ll be in Tokyo on Thursday and Friday, so please take care of things while I’m away (what’s that supposed to mean, lol?). Anyway, have you heard of capillary action? It’s the “Capillary Action Wiki.” https://www.yout…

KTB Head Cap
2022/11/15

Treating Ground Anchor Heads When Groundwater Levels Are High | Preventing Rust with Caulking

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance complained to me, saying, “The job postings for slope stabilization and anchor work are described in great detail, but I can’t seem to get any construction management positions!” Of course, this person is a construction manager. I bet they said it with a face like this lol …

KTB Head Cap
2017/08/30

Handling Anchor Heads When There Is Heavy Spring Water Flow | Construction Management Job Market Trends

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance complained to me, saying, “The job postings for slope stabilization and anchor work are described in great detail, but I can’t seem to get any construction management positions!” Of course, this person is a construction manager. I bet they said it with a face like this lol …

2017/08/04

Capillary Action in Anchor Work | Why Water Seeps Out of PC Steel Strands

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance of mine—a construction manager and business owner—passed away after a long battle with illness. He was a true tough guy who survived the tough construction industry on his own. I wish I could have met him a little sooner. May he rest in peace. But enough of that. Regarding anchor work…

Capillary Action and Surface Tension
2017/02/27

Surface Tension and Capillary Action | Causes of Seepage After Grouting

Hello, everyone. This is Enta. February is coming to an end this week. Just like last year, March will be here before we know it. It’s the end of fiscal year 2016. Let’s stay focused and make sure we finish our work safely! On a different note, have you heard of capillary action? Capillary action on Wikipedia…