"?" Articles | A Slope Engineer's Ramblings
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you’re installing rebar in concrete frames and the like, you cut out the voids, right? I’ve brought this up a few times before. VP is a no-go! VU might still work!! If possible, go for a void!! Please consider the time it takes to grind this down with an angle grinder…
The Difference Between Bolt Scales and Anchor Scales | How to Use Them Appropriately
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, while looking through some old management data, I came across this lol. It brings back memories. As for what this photo is of—it’s a measurement of alignment errors lol. This is how we used to do it back then. Mark the center of the frame with red on the corner washer. Corner washer…
Backfilling Behind the Load-Bearing Plate | How to Select Leveling Material
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. PC frames. You know what I’m talking about, right? I really hate these pressure plates, lol. I mean, the edges tend to chip, don’t they? Well, it’s still okay if they’re a bit thicker like the one in the photo, but the thinner, larger sizes…
Even Hard-to-Detect Alignment Errors Are Perfectly Corrected with This | Measurement Tool
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m managing the construction using an anchor scale. Since the drill hole diameter is φ90 (nominal diameter), I’m using the arrow plate for 90. We’ll conduct a site inspection using a laser level to confirm the position. Please calculate the coordinate values. Once confirmed…
Methods and Principles for Measuring Drill Hole Length | On-Site Quality Control
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since quite a few people seem confused about the concept of drilling length, I’d like to explain it. Let’s start with the basics. Drilling length refers to the length of the drilled hole. So why is measuring drilling length so confusing? It’s because of the remaining length…
Becoming a Skilled Craftsman | Improving Your Skills as a Slope Construction Specialist
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, my inner rod broke, which was a real hassle. Apparently, I’d been drilling for two hours without even realizing it lol. That said, since I’ve only been doing this kind of drilling for about a month, and this was the first time one had broken, I’m actually glad it broke at this stage. As expected, trouble…
施工は2回行うとスムーズ｜実践と振り返り
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日ある現場に現地確認行ったんです。 すでに見積は終わっていて、始めて現場へｗ まぁ通常であれば、現場見て見積ってなりますが、私の場合図面をある程度読めるので想像力をｗ と言っても、水はどこだ？とかどこにプ…
Silent Grout Mixer Chipping | Quiet Operation
Hello, everyone. It's Enta here. Since it's Sunday, I'm taking it easy today lol. I tried chipping away at a grout mixer. I filmed it lol. Since this was my first time using a GoPro to record a video, there's no sound lol. But this camera is super fun! From now on, I'll...
Machine for Removing Grout Residue | Quality Inspection
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been insanely busy lately—I can’t take it anymore! It feels like things suddenly got hectic, and now my schedule is already packed to the brim—there’s just no way to handle it. It’s a real headache. I really wish they’d think more about balance when placing orders! But anyway, Ground An…