Permissible Range for the Contact Area on the Back of the Load-Bearing Plate in Ground Anchor Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, a craftsman I know asked me, “How much unevenness on the back of a bearing plate is acceptable?” Man, this is definitely the part that gives us the most headaches on the job site, lol. Calculating the Area of a Bearing Plate A bearing plate transfers the force from the anchor to the ground…
Here are three methods for adjusting unevenness during backfilling by rebar installers
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How do you handle the back surface when inserting rebar? Whether you’re installing rebar or ground anchors, whenever there’s an uneven surface, you generally smooth it out and install a pressure plate. The reason is that otherwise, the pressure won’t be effectively transferred to the natural ground…
I’d like to see “Zabuton” frames combined with leveling mats become the standard solution for addressing unevenness in ground anchor construction!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I imagine you use zabuton frames when installing pressure plates in ground anchor construction. I suspect most consulting engineers involved in the design aren’t aware of this, but simply installing these frames doesn’t guarantee that you can completely level the ground.  …
Clear Autumn Skies and Grade Adjustment | The Season for Slope Work
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. As you’d expect at this time of year, my schedule is really starting to fill up. I’m up on the scaffolding this fall. Man, it feels so good! Working on-site at this time of year is absolutely the best. It’s cool thanks to a light sweat, and it’s neither too hot nor too cold…
Experiencing Both the Good and the Bad | A Slope Engineer’s Outlook on Life
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was wondering what to write about for my blog, so I was looking through some old photos. I happened to come across a photo where I accidentally added the date, lol. It’s a photo from 2003, taken during a lift-off test and unloading operation—which were probably quite rare in the industry at the time! …
Matte Options | On-Site Tools
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. There really has been a decline in green spaces lately, hasn’t there? Well, I suppose there are various issues involved, like maintenance and such. Also, as a contractor, we have a two-year warranty against defects. That’s actually quite a hurdle, isn’t it? Living…
Chalkboard Laminate | Protecting On-Site Documents
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I made some laminated sheets to make it easier to display project names and drilling depths on the blackboard and to save myself the trouble of writing them over and over again. Since size is important, I measured everything in advance. Considering the laminate, A4 is the best size. …