Concrete Cover for Reinforcing Bars | Regulations on Cover Thickness for Formwork
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things have been pretty hectic from September through October. We’ve been repeating the same cycle: completing a small job in a week, packing up, and moving on to the next one. Transporting the equipment and coordinating everything is really tough, but it’s actually pretty rewarding. (laughs) Our employees are busy too, but when it comes to transportation…
About Crack Prevention Materials (Part 2) | Ground Anchor Installer Certification Renewal
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I attended a refresher course to renew my Ground Anchor Installer certification. The instructor in Nagoya is a senior technician I look up to—someone I often call when I’m stuck at work. He explains things so clearly that I end up calling him all the time, lol. I’m always grateful…
About Crack-Prevention Materials (Part 1) | Comparison with Nafuroku
Hello. This is Enta. I thought I’d posted this the other day, but it turns out I hadn’t. My apologies. I’d like to introduce a product I tried while testing various crack-preventive materials that I thought was pretty good. I think Nafuroku is the one most people use frequently. With a simple formwork…
Setting the Legal Framework and Thoughts on Freshmen | A Relaxed Approach to Development
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’m guessing the freshmen are starting to hit a wall by now, aren’t they?? lol Spring is that time of year, right? lolol In my experience, though, there’s no need to push yourself too hard—just steadily work through the tasks you’re given, and that’s good enough…
Calculating Materials for Retaining Walls (Part 7) | Calculating Sand Quantities
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was in Akita until just the other day, and since there wasn’t much pollen yet, it was incredibly comfortable and absolutely wonderful. But now that I’m back in Aichi, it’s hell! It’s pollen hell!! Anyway… There’s this series on material calculations…
Drill Hole Length After Concrete Grouting | Actual Measurement: 500 mm, as Designed
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The Nintendo Switch is out now. I’ve been a huge gamer for as long as I can remember. There’s no way I could pass this up! So, I bought *The Legend of Zelda*, but my kids snatched it away from me... I guess I’ll get to play it once they’re done... They’ll let me have it...
Calculating Quantities of Framing Materials (Part 6) | Mortar Quantity Calculations
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I’ve finally moved on from the formwork materials—it’s almost time for the mortar, right? lol Calculating Formwork Materials (Part 1): Lath and Wire Mesh Calculating Formwork Materials (Part 2): Formwork Vertical Beam Rebar Calculating Formwork Materials (Part 3): Formwork Horizontal Beam Rebar…
Calculating Frame Materials (Part 5) | Auxiliary Anchors
Hello, everyone. It's Enta. Last night, I went to a class reunion in Nagoya. I graduated from that famous high school, lol. Some of you might not know this, but it was Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School. That bad habit of Kagoshima people really comes out (especially among the upperclassmen...). They make you drink! Drink, drink, drink...
法枠材料の算出（その4）｜法枠型枠編
皆さんこんにちは。 エンタです。 最近はズーッと服用しているので、若干日中眠たいんです。 でも、鼻水ダラダラよりはマシか・・・ 車の隣に乗った場合必ず寝てしまいます。 ご了承くださいｗ 閑話休題 前回までは 法枠材料の算出(その1) ラス金…