The Role and Construction Methods of Box Cutouts in Frame Construction | Timing of Cutouts
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Obon holiday is over, huh? lol Things are finally getting back on track at work starting today. Everyone, it’s still really hot out there, so please be extra careful while working on site. It looks like the lingering summer heat will be intense this year too! But enough of that. Materials for cutting out boxes in anchor installation and rebar insertion work. Anchor installation…
Tips for Installing the Support Plate | The Secrets to Timing, Positioning, and Leveling
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. The Obon holiday started a few days ago. As you might expect, traffic to this blog has dropped significantly, and I’ve been thinking, “Maybe I should take a break during Obon, too.” But no! I’ll keep posting on the blog even during the Obon holiday lol. I’m going to go play with my kids until I’m completely wiped out…
Capillary Action in Anchor Work | Why Water Seeps Out of PC Steel Strands
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, an acquaintance of mine—a construction manager and business owner—passed away after a long battle with illness. He was a true tough guy who survived the tough construction industry on his own. I wish I could have met him a little sooner. May he rest in peace. But enough of that. Regarding anchor work…
Cement Slurry Pressure Test (Part 6, Revisited) | Construction Site in 35-Degree Heat Wave
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already unbearably hot on set. We started shooting at 11:30 a.m., and it’s already 35 degrees!!! In this heat, my head starts to feel foggy after just half a day. It’s hell... We’re also short-staffed, so things aren’t running smoothly on set. I think it started last week...
Cement Slurry Pressure Test (Part 5, Revisited) | Turntable Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I tried out the turntable for anchor tendons I was working on last time. Even with a 30-meter-class anchor tendon on it, it spins smoothly, making insertion much easier. I made the lower part—which tends to rust easily—out of stainless steel, and each one can handle up to 500 kg…
Cement Slurry Pressure Test (Part 2, Revisited) | Hardness of Packer Dehydration
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s gotten super hot lately. I keep thinking, “I’ve got to build something to provide shade on the job site ASAP!!” but… I still don’t have the time… I’ll do my best! I’m going to experiment like crazy this year! But anyway, back to the topic at hand: the cement slurry pressure test…
How to Remove a Loose Anchor | Methods by Slope Type and Soil Conditions
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I received some questions regarding the recent “Troubleshooting Series,” so I’d like to answer them here. Troubleshooting Series (Part 3): What to Do If an Anchor Comes Loose How to Remove an Anchor That Has Come Loose Where It Came Loose First, it’s very important to determine where it came loose. …
Various Drilling Methods for Slope Drilling (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve been working on overhauling my mixer for a few days now, and I’ve successfully finished removing the rust from the first one lol. Next, I’m going to give it a good cleaning and apply some rust inhibitor. I’ll be applying it with an air gun, but that’s a real pain, isn’t it? It’s tricky…
セメントミルクが止まらない(その5)
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 先日から、磨きまくっているミキサー。 サビを取りながら、各部品を取り外し整備していきます。 悪い部品や、グリースアップ出来ない部品は発注して交換します。 書類を作って行くのも好きですが、こうやって1つの機械…