Workability of PC Load-Bearing Slabs | Installation of a 2-metric-ton Load and Measures to Address Uneven Loading from Backfill
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s been scorching hot, hasn’t it! But the forecast says it’s going to rain nonstop next week… Huh? Is it the rainy season already?? Even so, there’s only half a year left in 2023! Actually, so far this year, I’ve only really worked in January, February, and March… lol. This year’s sales…
Challenging projects are definitely more fun!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A project that took three years has finally wrapped up, lol. It was a temporary anchor installation job, and it was quite a challenge. Year 1: We started construction but couldn’t proceed due to a design error, so Enta redesigned it and re-installed the first and second tiers. 1.5 years in: A major design…
Mistakes in Drilling | 6 Points to Check During Drilling Operations and Where Responsibility Lies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’ve probably had times when you’ve driven the anchor too far in and couldn’t pull it out, right? That means you drilled too deep—it’s called over-drilling. Since the drilled hole is over 60 meters long, it’s impossible to retrieve the anchor. This is a common mistake made by inexperienced operators installing anchors…
Pitch of Single-Pipe Scaffolding | Guidelines for Site Spacing by Drill Weight [Slope Construction Specialists]
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When erecting scaffolding for ground anchor installation or rebar insertion work, how do you give instructions to the scaffolding crew? For a drill of this size, what should the scaffolding spacing be? If you erect the scaffolding with precise spacing based on structural calculations, it requires a lot of time and materials…
When inserting rebar, should the grout hose be left in place? Or should it be removed!?
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Following up on my post the other day, here’s another question I get asked a lot about rebar insertion work lol. Should the grout hose be left in place, or should it be removed? Actually, I’ve written about this before lol. Should the grout hose be removed? I get asked that so often…
I took the liberty of imagining a new digital slant!
Hi everyone, it’s Enta. I’ve been in Tokyo for a few days now, working, and while I keep thinking, “Man, Tokyo really is amazing,” I’m still a country bumpkin from Nagoya who figures I could never actually live here lol. Anyway, I was just spacing out the other day, and I was wondering if any of you guys use this…
Concepts of Loading in Ground Anchor Construction | Understanding the Design and Site Conditions
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The three-day weekend has come to an end, for better or worse, but Sunday was just another ordinary day… Well, that’s what the end of the fiscal year is like. It looks like there will be a lot going on next fiscal year too, and while I’m not sure how things will turn out, I’d like to ask all the companies involved for their continued support lol. Anyway, moving on to the field…
Dealing with Management Issues That Cannot Be Resolved Under On-Site Conditions | How to Discuss Alternative Management Approaches
Hi everyone, this is Enta. I’m taking the ground anchor installer exam right here. It’s not something you get to experience very often, and it’s really tough—I’m tying everything together with PP rope. I’m sure you can guess why: if I drop anything, it’s game over lol &…
Apply Cement Slurry from the Bottom Up | Instructions for Slope Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been getting a little warmer lately. That said, it’s still cold on site, lol. Things are going to stay hectic for a while longer, so please take care, everyone! But enough of that. Today, I’ll be talking about grouting in anchor work. Grouting is the most important part of anchor work…