Making a Trumpet Tube | Anchor Coating Protective Gear
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 消費税10％スタートしました。 何だかちょっと複雑ですが、我々の脳内ので暗算は正解率が上がりそうです！ 計算間違い少なくて良さそうなのである意味メリットですねｗ 閑話休題 いつものラッパ管ですｗ ちょっと機…
"Do Not Add Water" | On-Site Warning
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you’ve mixed a few batches of grout, the grout left in the mixer tends to get pretty hard, right? What do you do in that case? This video shows what happens when you add something to that hardened grout! At first, it’s all clumpy…
I Tried Drilling a 15-Meter Hole with a Spring Drill 40 II (φ115) | Machine Verification
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Starting this week, we’ve been drilling holes for ground anchors in Yamanashi Prefecture. Since all the drilling machines we normally use for anchors are currently out on other jobs, this is our first time using a spring drill. The maximum drilling depth is about 15 meters, and the bore diameter is φ115. I’m really nervous…
Differences in Interpretation and Perception | Communication in the Construction Industry
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You know about this, right? lol Well, it’s common knowledge in our industry, but if you’re an anchor engineer who isn’t familiar with it, please pick up a copy. The other day, all sorts of things happened during a job, so I was poring over books. And in the end…
The Purpose of Zabuton Frames | The Need for Leveling
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Exactly one year ago today, the Heisei 30 Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake struck. I was in Shimukappu, Hokkaido at the time, so I remember it very well! My deepest condolences go out to those affected by the disaster. Since then, a whirlwind of events has led us to where we are today. …
Simple Tension Management | Improving Anchor Installation Efficiency
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know how to collect basic data for stress management? There are times when the final data from aptitude tests or verification tests seems off, right? Like when the results fall outside the upper and lower limits. Back in the day, I used to run cycle tests over and over again without giving it a second thought, but…
Movement of the Dial Gauge | Observations During Tensile Testing
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Regarding that Mad Balance article from the other day, the daily page views hit an all-time high lol. It was 16,010 PV/day!! I don’t usually pay that much attention to traffic, but I was really surprised to see the bar graph shoot way up like that…
I Love Machinery! Overseas Drilling Machines | Introduction to Overseas Models
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I was watching YouTube over the long weekend—videos of anchor installation and double-pipe drilling overseas, lol. Drilling and construction methods really do vary from country to country, don’t they? It’s so interesting! I’m going to share some of that with you today, lol. The amount of spillage here is insane, isn’t it!!! lol. And then…
Mistakes in Drilling | Common Mistakes on the Job Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I had a little mishap the other day. I drove the anchor in too far, so I couldn’t pull it out. Basically, I drilled too deep—it was an over-drill. Since the drilling depth exceeded 60 meters, it’s impossible to retrieve the anchor. While performing the anchor installation…