Calculation Report for Selecting Load-Bearing Plates in Ground Anchor Construction
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Here is the calculation sheet for selecting load-bearing plates. Please use this for design changes to load-bearing plates and similar components. I’d like to consolidate the app-related content for members, but I just don’t have the time... For now, I’ll continue to share what I can publicly until I’m able to handle it. The calculation for Zabuton Waku…
If There Is a Large Tree at the Ground Anchor Installation Site | Root Removal and How to Install the Load-Bearing Plate
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. A large tree stump is sitting right in the way of where we need to install the ground anchors. This kind of thing happens from time to time when you’re working on a construction site. If we were installing retaining walls, one option would be to simply assemble the retaining wall directly over the tree roots and proceed with construction. But when it comes to the load-bearing plates…
Is it really necessary to attach a dial gauge to the compression plate in ground anchor construction? An explanation from a veteran’s perspective for beginners lol
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. When you’re tensioning ground anchors, you attach a dial gauge or digital meter to the jack side, right? That’s to measure the elongation of the prestressed steel strands. It’s not enough to just check the tension load—you need to verify both the load and the elongation. For beginners…
I came up with some criteria for leveling uneven pressure plates!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I wrote a post on this blog about the contact area on the underside of load-bearing plates in ground anchor construction, but this time I’d like to address the question, “Is it necessary to level the underside of the load-bearing plate?” I get asked this quite often. Especially from construction consultants…
Basic Tests for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 4): Soil Bearing Capacity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, my flip phone broke, so I got a new one, but my contact list got wiped out lol. Because of that, I lost almost all my phone numbers. If you need to call me, it would really help if you could tell me your company name and your name whenever possible…
Basic Tests for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 3): Soil Bearing Capacity
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Basic Tests for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 1) Basic Tests for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 2): Bearing Capacity Since the last post, we’ve been moving away from the topic of circumferential friction. This time…
Drill holes directly into the zabuton frame
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. As I mentioned the other day, I went ahead and filmed a video showing how to cut the opening for the zabuton frame. Do you really need a cutout for the zabuton frame? Since there’s no rebar running through the center, it cuts out cleanly. Seeing this, I guess a cutout really isn’t necessary after all…
Tips for Installing Compression Plates in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Following up on my previous post, I’d like to write about measures to prevent load-bearing plates from shifting. Tips for Installing Load-Bearing Plates in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 1) They shift like this (lol). Even a shift of just 1 or 2 cm stands out when you’re on site. Especially during inspections…
Tips for Installing Compression Plates in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Are you installing load-bearing plates? lol Well, if the design calls for it, then of course you’ll install them, but there are some tricks to installing load-bearing plates, right? The trick to installing load-bearing plates is figuring out how to install them without shifting their position, right⁉ That’s what it’s all about. &nbs…