I have been promoted from a regional member to a national member in the field of ground anchor engineering.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I attended the general meeting on materials for ground anchor construction. This wraps up this year’s general meeting activities, but I’d like to share one announcement here. KTB Association: Starting this year, Enta’s activities within the KTB Anchor Association will be expanding. Ground…
I can't stress this enough: This is how you handle the head of a ground anchor!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When working on ground anchors, do you always do this to the anchor heads? Ideally, do it as soon as possible after tensioning! If that’s not possible, there’s one thing you absolutely must do by the evening of that same day: apply rust-preventative oil. Be sure to rub it in thoroughly with a brush or something similar…
Using an angle-adjustable base can lead to some really tricky situations!
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 緊張管理していますか？ ホント大変ですよね！？ 位置合わせが！！！！！ このブログはメーカーの開発部の方も見てるのであえて書きますｗ 今回は角度調整台座も使用しています。 その為…
グラウンドアンカー工のアンダーキャップ内はしっかり詰める！
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you adding the non-corrosive additive—the one you know from KTB ground anchors? Mix both ingredients together and give it a good shake. (The KTB specs say to mix it with a mixer for at least 3 minutes, lol.) It doesn’t really matter which one you add first. TRUSCO O…
Unique Documents Created Through Attention to Detail | Construction Management
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I tried creating an Excel spreadsheet to calculate the load on the load-bearing elements of temporary ground anchors for KTB Ground Anchor Works. Actually, there used to be a tension plan attached here, but I deleted it for now since I wasn’t sure if there was any demand for it lol. Protection and…
All Different Miracles | The Slope Construction Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I was looking at the drawings for a certain job site. It’s a ground anchor project, but the drawings say “rock bolt work.” The structural drawings show KTB anchors. I figured it must be a mistake…
仮設グラウンドアンカーの緊張｜土留めアンカー
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 正月から仮設グラウンドアンカー工の計画書を作っていました。 KTBの仮設グラウンドアンカーの場合耐荷体が複数個ある場合、緊張方法が異なります。 例えば耐荷体が3つあった場合、PC鋼線は6本出てくるわけです。…
受圧板の裏込め｜不陸調整材の選び方
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 PCフレーム。 知ってますよね。 この受圧板が私は嫌いですｗ と言うのも、端っこが欠けたりしますよね？ まぁ写真の様なちょっと厚めのモノならまだ良いんですが、これよりも薄くて大きいサイズは・・…
Where Is the Construction Error in the Ground Anchor Work? (Part 4)
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 台風ですね。 災害が無いって事は難しいのですが、出来る限り人が捲き込まれないように願っています！ 気象庁 防災情報 閑話休題 5，頭部処理工 このミスは長期的に見ないと分からない事なのですが、 アンカーヘッ…