Why not use an anti-freeze remover? | Winter Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s really starting to get cold, isn’t it? Do you use antifreeze? lol There are all kinds of antifreeze products from various companies out there, but do they actually work? Do you really think they’re effective? lol I’m planning to put them through a thorough test this year, but as far as I know…
Water Used in Concrete Mixing | Quality Control
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you handle the water used for mixing grout, mortar, sprayed concrete, and the like? As for the water we use, we rely on mountain spring water, river water, lake water, and tap water. I imagine we’re using freshwater—anything other than seawater. Of course, we don’t use rainwater…
Comparative Tests Should Be Conducted When Using Antifreeze | Winter Construction
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I’ve been in the Nagano area for the past few days. That’s because this company is having its year-end party today, lol. Well, that’s not *the* only reason, but since that’s pretty much the main reason, I’m off to the party, lol. I’m fully recovered from the flu, too!! Anyway, moving on… Our office staff…
The Benefits of Underwater Curing | A Curing Method for Accurately Determining Core Test Strength
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Actually, I’m in Tokyo today. When you think of Tokyo, you think of traditional comedy theaters! I really love them lol. So, I’m off to a comedy theater! Well, actually, today is the KTB Anchor Association’s general meeting. That’s the main event, but I really want to go to the comedy theater…
Reducing Variation in Concrete Compressive Strength | Tips Learned from a Testing Technician
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The three-day weekend, which included the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, has come to an end. There were all kinds of 20-year-olds with wild hairstyles appearing on TV all over the country, lol. It’s great to have that youthful energy! I know that many of those kids are actually pretty serious and well-behaved. When you’re young, you want to stand out and…
What Is a Chapman Flask? | Surface Moisture Content Test for Fine Aggregates
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already been a year. Time flies! It goes by way too fast!! It’s strange, isn’t it? Back in elementary school, time seemed to drag on forever! Have you heard of Jannet’s Law? It’s about the perception of time—for example, compared to when you were 10 years old, at 40…
November 18 is Civil Engineering Day | Careful Drilling of Interlayer Blocks
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Actually, I heard that November 18 was Civil Engineering Day! Break down “土” (soil) and “木” (wood), then combine them with “十一” (11) and “十八” (18) to get “Civil Engineering Day.” Without even realizing it, the roads and highways we drive on, the subways and Shinkansen we ride, the riverbanks and seawalls where we play—and so much more…