Is it easier to understand if you skip the basic exam!?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’d like to upload the next video on the Moldam method, but please bear with me a little longer lol (Some of my senior colleagues have been asking when the next one is coming lol). I also received two of these items I’d ordered, and I’d like to share my impressions of them lol. But I can’t do that until I edit the video, so…
Run and You'll Be Chased | A Slope Engineer's On-Site Philosophy
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We suddenly had to take the basic exam, lol. The thing is, we’d already conducted a geological survey, so we were planning to use that data to install ground anchors. But then, due to land use restrictions, we were instructed not to install ground anchors on private property…
On-Site Risks During the Basic Test | Preliminary Verification
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I conducted a basic test the other day, and the specimen pulled out at around 100 kN. Well, since that test was strictly for determining τ (circumferential friction resistance), that’s fine, but when it pulls out earlier than expected, various problems start to arise…
What Is the Basic Exam? | Basics of the Anchor Exam
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been conducting preliminary tests at a job site for the past few days. Have you ever done a preliminary test for ground anchor work? When performing this kind of ground anchor work, the key factor is the anchorage layer. This preliminary test is designed to verify that…
Ground Anchor Construction: Mastering Tension Control (Part 1) | Basics
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. My Obon vacation officially starts today. I’m not going back to my hometown or anything—actually, I’d like to catch up on some paperwork… lol. So, I’m working after all, lol. Juggling construction work and paperwork is really tough. But anyway, let’s get to the topic at hand: Mastering Stress Management! In this blog, I’ll be discussing stress…
The Moment the Ground Anchor Comes Loose | On the Front Lines of Stress Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I went to a job site to lend a hand. It was a tension control job. Based on my experience, I’m usually pretty good at managing anchor tension, so I can handle it without any trouble. But this time was different. That’s because the test was conducted on the assumption that the anchor would come loose…