Tips for Calculating and Ensuring Reinforcement Cover | A Slope Construction Supervisor Explains Minimum Cover and Reinforcement Clearance in Formwork Construction Using Real-World Examples
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. Around this time of year, just before the rainy season starts, things are kind of slow at work. Since I’m often out on site, I get a lot of questions. Recently, one of the younger guys asked me, “Enta-san, how do you actually handle overlapping?” It’s a good question, lol. But I couldn’t come up with an answer right away…
Maximum Limits for Legal-Frame Construction in Confined Areas
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do you know the minimum construction clearance for steel-frame construction? What I’m getting at is, on a cramped job site, how close to the structure behind can you actually work? There are some super tight spots when doing work on steep slopes, you know~ lol. Even the designers…
I examined the merits and demerits of the construction method used to install steel frames in the distant past!
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I found a pretty old concrete frame in the Kanto region and was checking it out (lol—like a suspicious person, lol). The distinctive feature of this construction method is that they start by spraying up to waist height. After that, they spray the upper part…
Proper Installation of Main Anchors
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Things have started to get a little busy! It feels a bit overwhelming, but let’s tackle them one by one! But enough of that—when assembling the formwork, we install the main and auxiliary anchors…
I think it’s fine to do away with the use of trowels in spray-applied formwork work.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. It’s already summer, isn’t it? Although the rainy season hasn’t officially ended yet. Here’s the projected end date for this year’s rainy season: Start and End of the Reiwa 6 Rainy Season (Preliminary Figures). There’s a chance of continued heavy rain, so let’s be careful out there ^^ But enough of that. Let’s talk about the legal framework. This…
Here's how to calculate quantities for formwork in on-site spray-applied concrete construction.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. You’re working on formwork construction, right? Do you know how to calculate the vegetation work and mortar spraying inside the formwork? The reason I’m bringing this up is that at a certain job site, there was a consultant doing something really unusual when it came to calculating the formwork dimensions. CAD…
Construction Sequence for On-Site Sprayed Concrete Formwork in Slope Construction (Part 1)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Is everyone enjoying the Golden Week holiday in full swing? I’m having fun lazing around while I work, too, lol. In this post, I’d like to explain the on-site sprayed concrete formwork method for government agencies, construction companies, and general contractors ^^ The site in the photo is from 13 years ago. A disaster…
Is Your Company Profitable? | Management Analysis
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. Do the CEOs or representatives of your companies say they’re making a profit? Or, on the contrary, do they say, “We’re not making any money at all! We’re in the red!!!”? And what do you all think? An employee at a friend’s company often says this, so…
Slope Collapse (Part 1) | Heavy Rain Disaster Site
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The other day, I received some amazing videos and photos. The photos were provided by Masaaki from Shikoku! Thank you so much. I’d like to share the story behind them, but to protect his privacy, I’ll only mention his first name here. …