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…
Rather than improving the materials used in ground anchor construction, I think it would be better to make the jacks lighter.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When it comes to ground anchor construction, which anchor material do you prefer? Is it easy to work with? Are there any areas you’d like to see improved? Currently, the associations Enta is a member of (where I can purchase materials) are the KTB Association, the Kowa Industry Group, VS…
Considering Methods for Unloading in Ground Anchor Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, someone asked me about methods for relieving load in ground anchor construction. I think there are various ways to do this. Basically, it’s quite difficult once the anchor is fully set and the excess tension length has been cut, but if there’s still some left…
Where Is the Construction Error in the Ground Anchor Work? (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Wow, there’s hardly anyone here, huh? lol I’m so swamped I can’t even move a muscle! Still, I’ll do my absolute best within my capabilities! I’m really hoping everyone involved will let us extend the schedule a bit, lol. Anyway, moving on to Point 4: Tension Work. A construction error in tension management…
For ground anchor construction, an initial load of approximately 0.1 to 0.2 during tensioning is sufficient.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Since I was asked, “What exactly is initial load?” I thought I’d write a post about it. In the book *Design and Construction Standards for Ground Anchors and Explanatory Notes—Standards of the Japanese Geotechnical Society*, it states, “The tensile force applied to the tendon when tensioning and anchoring the anchor…”
I was able to get the digital display working on the tension machine | DIY Equipment
Hello, everyone. It's Enta. What do you think of this? It's super cool!! No, wait—it was actually super easy to use!!! It's bare right now, so I'm thinking of adding a cover (the display is hard to see during the day). The photos are also absolutely fantastic, and the atmosphere of the photos…
Make it Easy to See for Great Photos | Construction Photos
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There’s one thing that really stresses me out when it comes to managing my nerves, lol. Sure, there’s time management (aptitude and confirmation tests) and all that, but setting that aside for now, it’s the jack. I don’t mind that the jack is heavy or anything, but is there any way to deal with that gauge?…
Tips for Speeding Up Prestressing | Anchor Installation
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was working on a tensioning job in freezing cold weather. And today, I’m in Gero City, where it’s even colder… Gero is famous for its hot springs, but I’m heading right back out of there lol. Man, it’s cold lol. Anyway, moving on—regarding the temporary anchors, the prestressed steel strands…
If You Assume Problems Are the Norm | The Mindset of a Slope Engineer
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was trying to get myself worked up on site. There are six PC strands. Of course, we order the materials directly from the manufacturer (since we’re association members, lol). But that day, I just couldn’t get worked up! The reason being, the jack head only had four holes…