How to Remove PC Steel Strands from Temporary Anchors | A Last Resort When They Won't Come Out
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There always comes a time when you have to remove the temporary anchors after installing them (lol) (once the main construction work is complete). To pull them out, we use either a crane or a backhoe (BH). However, there are times when they still won’t come out. &nbs…
The highlight of ground anchor work: drilling operations!
*There was an error preventing comments from being posted, but I think we’ve fixed it now. Please feel free to leave as many comments as you like lol. Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We recently finished drilling for this season’s toughest construction project! lol I’m still a little nervous, but anyway, I’m in a bit of a bind…
Even in the midst of difficult construction work, making small adjustments can lead to gradual improvements and ultimately make things go smoothly!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In ground anchor construction, there are times when drilling is difficult, aren’t there? This is especially true when sand gets blown up into the casing at the anchorage point. Measures to Prevent Sand Blowout Caused by Groundwater Pressure in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 4) As I wrote before…
Basics of 3-Meter Ground Anchors | The Gap Between Design and the Field
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been working on a construction site out at sea for the past few days. The other day, a machine malfunctioned because of a mistake I made. Because of that, I had to head home early—the photo above shows me waiting for the boat lol. Even at this time of year, I’m still getting a tan lol. And then…
For Those of You Who Can't Sleep Because Your Anchor Has Come Loose | Solutions
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. I haven’t gotten around to getting it repaired at Sports Go yet, but when I wear my rain pants with a tear in the crotch, my crotch gets cold this time of year lol. It’s a totally trivial thing, though lol. Anyway, moving on—there’s a hill that looks really sketchy while we’re installing ground anchors! The “sketchy” part here is…
Concerns Regarding Excavation for Ground Anchor Construction | Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m heading out to the job site starting today. Well, we finished the preparations last weekend, so we’re starting the drilling today. Actually, we could have drilled about one hole last Saturday. Since we’re using temporary anchors this time and the soil is sandy, I think the drilling will go surprisingly smoothly. And then…
Melting and Cutting at 4,000 Degrees | Gas Cutting (Revisited)
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. It’s Halloween, isn’t it? The streets are probably going to be overflowing with young people in costumes today. With all the people still in costume from last Saturday night still out and about, it looks like today’s going to be quite the scene, doesn’t it? We older guys will just be watching it on the news with a mix of amusement and exasperation…
As a general rule, anti-rust oil should be applied to the heads of ground anchors.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s suddenly gotten a lot colder, so I’m thinking, “I’ve got to get ready for winter!” and am making arrangements to distribute winter uniforms lol. At our company, we provide uniforms once a year for both summer and winter—two sets for new hires and one set for existing employees. Well, you can wear other work clothes too, but for now…
Lowering Workability Improves Productivity | A Paradox
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever thought about the balance between workability and quality in quality control? Let’s take cement slurry, which is commonly used. In a flow test, it typically takes 10 to 18 seconds, with a maximum of 22 seconds (for railways), right? How long does it usually take you to apply it? Well, one…