Basic Tests for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction (Part 5): Materials
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I had intended to explain the basic test documentation first, but due to my schedule (I’m swamped with various things), I think I’ll start with the construction process instead lol. Basic Test (Part 1) for Measuring Circumferential Friction Resistance (τ) in Ground Anchor Construction. In ground anchor construction…
The Actual Installation Location for Ground Anchor Work Is... Not What I Expected! (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. The actual installation location for ground anchors is... not what you’d expect! (Part 1) This is a continuation of the previous post. Do you know a method to quickly eliminate variations caused by tension? What kind of variations, you ask? Well...
The holding time during tensioning in ground anchor construction can be reduced!
Hello, everyone. It’s Enta here. I went to the office last Sunday. There, I found a machine standing all alone in the silence. Just one finished machine, standing all by itself. I couldn’t help but grin at the machine’s aesthetic beauty lol. Machines really are great, aren’t they? Anyway, moving on to ground anchors…
Wouldn't it be better for the tension in ground anchor work to be lower than the design anchor force?
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How much tension is typically applied to ground anchors? You probably don’t understand what I mean, do you? lol For example, as shown in the photo above, if the maximum test load is 39 MPa, the test is conducted by applying a load of 39 MPa. …
Where Is the Construction Error in the Ground Anchor Work? (Part 2)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I was in the Kanto region starting last Thursday. I went to a job site run by one of our group companies to inspect the site and decide on various directions moving forward. It was a tough site that would be a real challenge unless we tweaked our approach a bit, so I went to check it out (lol). With difficult sites like this, getting off to the right start is crucial…
If the ground doesn't have sufficient bearing capacity, the load will be transferred elsewhere.
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. How did the typhoon treat you? There’s been damage in various areas, but since the ground is still unstable, let’s be extra careful as we work. But anyway, if the ground doesn’t have enough bearing capacity… You hear people talk about “ground bearing capacity” a lot on job sites, right? Like, “It’s sinking because the ground doesn’t have enough bearing capacity”…
Dealing with Management Issues That Cannot Be Resolved Under On-Site Conditions | How to Discuss Alternative Management Approaches
Hi everyone, this is Enta. I’m taking the ground anchor installer exam right here. It’s not something you get to experience very often, and it’s really tough—I’m tying everything together with PP rope. I’m sure you can guess why: if I drop anything, it’s game over lol &…
No More Misreadings with the Shift from Analog to Digital | DX
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. I mentioned this last time, but I really liked it, so I wanted to share it again. It makes things look better when we use this, so lately we’ve been using nothing but this. Doesn’t it look great in the photo? Basically, the jack’s calibration…
What to Do When a Ground Anchor Comes Loose (Part 3)
Hello, everyone. This is Enta. In this post, I’ll explain what to do if a ground anchor comes loose during tension work. Let’s say a ground anchor comes loose during tension work. Technically speaking, this is referred to as “adhesion failure.” Depending on which part of the anchor has lost its adhesion…