Considering Tension Angles (Part 1) | Anchor Design
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. With ground anchor construction, there are different installation angles, right? For example, if the design drilling angle is 35 degrees and the slope angle on the load-bearing plate side is 55 degrees—which adds up to 90 degrees—then setting the anchor during tensioning is straightforward. The basic principle for tensioning is to pull straight and anchor straight. (Strictly speaking…
Our Commitment to Headwork | Anchor Finish
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I made a small mistake while installing ground anchors. It was just a minor thing, but it really bothered me, so I fixed it lol. Here it is. It’s not like I thought, “Is this okay?” but it bothered me, so I fixed it…
The Day I Got Pissed Off at a Lousy Operator (Rant) | Common Workplace Scenarios
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta. The other day, I got really annoyed for the first time in a while! I don’t usually get annoyed, but the other day was just too much, lol. It all started with the way that crane operator spoke. He was just so arrogant. What…
Considering the Stability of the Entire Slope | A Design Perspective
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When someone asks, “Do you do slope protection work?” what comes to mind? Well, for most supervisors in our industry, it’s probably sprayed mortar, right? Slope protection methods are designed to prevent slopes (cliffs) from collapsing in their current state…
Some Cultures Are Experienced Through Smell | The Sensibilities of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Have you ever noticed cultural differences? Lately, I’ve been working with Vietnamese technical interns every day. They’re incredibly talented—they’ve only been here for about seven months, but their Japanese is improving by leaps and bounds! Communication…
The Ambiance of Fiber-Reinforced Cement Milk
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In my recent article, I mentioned that even if I receive inquiries about flat caps... For more details, please contact either KF Co., Ltd. or the Disaster Response New Technology Research Association. KF Co., Ltd. Disaster Response New Technology Research Association But anyway, moving on to the performance of cement slurry containing fiber...
Video: Drilling Holes Directly into a Zabuton Frame | Demonstration
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. As I mentioned the other day, I went ahead and filmed a video demonstrating how to cut the opening for the zabuton frame. You don’t need to cut out a box-shaped section for the zabuton frame! Since there’s no rebar running through the center, it cuts cleanly. Seeing this really makes me think, “Yeah, you really don’t need to cut out a box-shaped section after all…”
Ground Anchor Construction: What Should You Do in Situations Like This? (Part 1) Answer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s been getting colder in Azumino lately. The long autumn nights have begun! I recommend switching to work clothes with reflective strips and the like. People aren’t as visible as you might think. But enough of that. Ground Anchor Installation: What Do You Do in Situations Like This? (Part 1)…
Ground Anchor Construction: What Should You Do in These Situations? (Part 1) | Case Studies
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Okay, here’s a question. What do you think after watching the video? lol As you probably already know, this shows the borehole flushing process. A pump is feeding in a considerable amount of water. However, the amount of water coming back is actually quite low. It’s also seeping out from between the casing and the borehole wall…