5 Pictograms for Slope Stabilization Works Now Available for Download | Free Resources
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been working on some pictograms for a while now, and I thought I’d share them and make them available for download, so I put this together. If you have any requests, I’ll create more little by little, so please let me know via email or through the “Questions” section. [wpdm_pa…
The Drilling Slime doesn't serve any purpose, so why collect it?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. We’ve been receiving calls from all over asking us to help out with emergency construction projects. While there are some things we can’t help—since we’re working under the main contractor’s schedule—we want to cooperate as much as possible. In those cases, we propose ways to shorten the construction schedule…
Rates for Leveling Material Installation Work | Cost Estimation Information
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I had a hard time figuring out which leveling mat to use under the load-bearing plate. It wasn’t on-site, but I was stuck because I didn’t know which mat was specified in the cost estimate. These days, there are quite a few types of leveling mats available to place under load-bearing plates…
I Tried Making an Assembly Support Plate (Part 1) | DIY
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When conducting basic tests for ground anchor construction, you need a load-bearing plate, right? For example, something like this. Steel load-bearing plates typically weigh between 200 kg and 600 kg, don’t they? As for lightweight load-bearing plates, maybe something like an FFU weighing around 200 kg?…
Reinforcement and Repair of Collapsed Retaining Walls and Spreading Masonry | Private Sector Projects
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. One of the most common inquiries I’ve been receiving lately is about retrofitting residential retaining walls to prevent collapse. Here’s a rough cross-section. These are homes built on embankments using L-shaped retaining walls; older structures often feature stone masonry or concrete blocks. Whether the embankment is like the one shown above or consists of stone masonry…
No More Misreadings with the Shift from Analog to Digital | DX
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I mentioned this last time, but I really liked it, so I wanted to share it again. It makes things look better when we use this, so lately we’ve been using nothing but this. Doesn’t it look great in the photo? Basically, the jack’s calibration…
Contraindications for Using Packers in Ground Anchor Construction | Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know what this is? That’s right! It’s the remains of an anchor bar from ground anchor work lol. I messed up lol. I messed up two of them at this job site. What I learned from this experience is that when drilling for grouting…
How to Get a Good Night's Sleep Even in a Noisy Environment | Tinnitus Relief
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Lately, I’ve been digging holes with a rotary percussion drill, lol. The thing is, I’m doing regular ground anchor work, but since I’m both doing the work and managing the site at the same time, I’m swamped, sweating buckets, and it’s really tough, lol. So, I’ve been using earplugs for a long time…
Installing Zabuton Frames Requires Knowledge of Ground Anchors | Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Has the Obon holiday season officially begun for you? For some, it’s a 10-day break; for others, maybe just two days off, right? My company is closed, so technically I’m on vacation, but as expected, I’ve got a pile of work waiting for me, so I’m working anyway lol. It looks like heavy rain is on the way again, so everyone, please be careful…