We invited the Public Works Research Institute to conduct a site tour!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, with the cooperation of the general contractor, we held a site tour for representatives from the Public Works Research Institute at a project Enta is working on. You’re probably thinking, “What on earth is that?!” lol National Research and Development Agency, Public Works Research Institute 🏗 National Research…
The Importance of On-the-Job Training | What I Learned from Training a Young Operator in Double-Pipe Drilling
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been working night shifts since last week. As for what I’m doing—I can’t say just yet, but it’s pretty interesting lol (I’ll tell you eventually). My job there is to train the younger operators lol. I’m teaching them how to drill double-pipe wells. When it comes to drilling…
Wouldn't an anchorage load of about 80–90% of the design load be appropriate for ground anchor construction?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was talking with the president of a company, and he asked, “Do you know how to handle customers who want to leave early?” I learned this for the first time myself, but apparently, placing a broom upright at the front door is said to bring good fortune…
People often question the necessity of placement tolerances during concrete placement, but there’s always only one answer!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I still get asked about alignment errors from time to time. The question you’re all probably wondering is: “Is there really a need to do this? Is there any point?” I really do get asked this a lot. The purpose of measuring alignment errors: Since these are errors in alignment, it’s about the initial installation…
Tips for Tensioning and Setting Ground Anchors (Angle Adjustment Base)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When installing ground anchors, have you ever noticed that the angle adjustment base or support plates shift slightly during tensioning and setting? It’s not such a big deal when the design load is low and the tensioning jack is light, but when the design load is high and the tensioning jack is heavy, it’s really…
Basic Tests for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 5): Materials
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I had intended to explain the basic test documentation first, but due to my schedule (I’m swamped with various things), I think I’ll start with the construction process instead lol. Basic Test (Part 1) for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction. In ground anchor construction…
Is that really the right material to use for the filling?!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Today, I’m going to talk about this lol. “Huh? What???” You’re probably thinking that, right? Yes. It’s about filling in the gaps. Basically, when it comes to rebar insertion or ground anchor work, grouting is done only up to the horizontal level. Anything beyond that…
This means that the wave of automation is definitely reaching the slope construction industry as well.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Picking up where I left off the other day, I’d like to introduce that thing I saw at the Wakita Jumbo Fair that made me think, “Is it finally here!?” lol. Koken Kogyo, which was recently acquired through a tender offer by Hulic Co., Ltd. and has become its wholly owned subsidiary... This is Koken Kogyo’s fully automated machine! That said…
Approaches to Placing Ground Anchors on Undulating Slopes (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s suddenly starting to feel like fall—it’s really nice, isn’t it! In an environment like this, work really goes smoothly, doesn’t it…? The sweltering heat really is a pain, after all. September is coming to an end, but let’s keep pushing forward! But enough of that—let’s talk about uneven slopes in ground anchor construction…