The long-term benefits of the new generation of sponge hardener in the maintenance of public facilities: reducing maintenance frequency and improving service quality

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The long-term benefits of the new generation of sponge hardeners in the maintenance of public facilities: reducing maintenance frequency and improving service quality

Introduction

With the acceleration of urbanization, the maintenance and management of public facilities have become an important part of urban management. Public facilities, such as roads, bridges, squares, etc., are exposed to the natural environment for a long time and are subject to erosion by various physical, chemical and biological factors, resulting in a gradual decline in their performance, an increase in maintenance frequency, and a decline in service quality. To meet this challenge, a new generation of sponge hardener came into being. This article will discuss in detail the long-term benefits of the new generation of sponge hardeners in the maintenance of public facilities from the perspective of chemical experts, including reducing maintenance frequency and improving service quality.

Definition and Principle of Sponge Hardening Agent

Definition

Sponge hardener is a chemical additive that improves the hardness and durability of materials through chemical reactions or physical actions. It is widely used in building materials, road engineering, bridge maintenance and other fields, and can significantly improve the compressive strength, wear resistance and aging resistance of the materials.

Working Principle

Sponge hardener mainly works in the following ways:

Chemical Reaction: The hardener reacts chemically with certain components in the material to produce more stable compounds, thereby improving the hardness and durability of the material.
Physical filling: The tiny particles in the hardener fill the pores in the material, reducing defects inside the material, and improving the density of the overall structure.
Surface Modification: The hardener forms a protective film on the surface of the material to prevent the external environment from eroding the material and extend the service life of the material.

The characteristics of the new generation of sponge hardener

Efficiency

The new generation of sponge hardeners show higher efficiency in improving material hardness and durability. By optimizing the formulation and process, hardeners can significantly improve the performance of the material in a short period of time.

Environmental

Compared with traditional hardener, the new generation of products is more environmentally friendly. It uses non-toxic and harmless raw materials, which reduces harm to the environment and the human body, and is in line with the development trend of modern green chemistry.

Veriodic

The new generation of sponge hardener can not only improve the hardness and durability of the material, but also has various functions such as waterproof, mildew, and corrosion protection, which can meet the maintenance needs of different public facilities.

Economic

Although the initial cost of the new generation of sponge hardeners is high, their long-term benefits are significant. By reducing maintenance frequency and extending the service life of the facility, significant economic benefits can be brought to public facilities maintenance.

Product parameters

The following are the main technical parameters of the new generation of sponge hardener:

parameter name	parameter value	Remarks
Main ingredients	Silicates, polymers	Non-toxic and harmless
Density	1.2-1.5 g/cm³	High density, good filling effect
Hardness improvement rate	20-30%	Significantly improve material hardness
Durability improvement rate	30-40%	Significantly extends the service life of the material
Environmental Performance	No VOC emissions	Complied with environmental protection standards
Construction temperature range	5-40℃	Adapting to various environmental conditions
Current time	24-48 hours	Fast curing, shorten the construction cycle
Compressive Strength	≥50 MPa	High intensity, suitable for heavy-duty facilities
Abrasion resistance	≥0.5 g/cm²	High wear resistance and reduce wear
Waterproofing	≥98%	Excellent waterproofing performance to prevent water erosion

Application Cases

Road Maintenance

In urban road maintenance, a new generation of sponge hardener is widely used in road repair and reinforcement. By spraying or applying hardener, the compressive strength and wear resistance of the road surface can be significantly improved, cracks and pits can be reduced, and the service life of the road can be extended.

Case 1: Maintenance of the main road in a certain city

Project	Traditional Method	Use sponge hardener
Repair frequency	Twice a year	Once every 3 years
Repair Cost	1 million yuan/year	500,000 yuan/3 years
Pavement Condition	Frequent cracks and pits	The road surface is flat and there is no obvious damage
Service life	5 years	Over 10 years

Bridge Maintenance

As an important transportation hub, bridges have been subjected to huge loads and environmental erosion for a long time. The application of the new generation of sponge hardener in bridge maintenance can significantly improve the durability and safety of the bridge structure.

Case 2: Maintenance of a certain cross-sea bridge

Project	Traditional Method	Use sponge hardener
Repair frequency	Once a year	Once every 5 years
Repair Cost	2 million yuan/year	1 million yuan/5 years
Structural status	Frequent cracks and corrosion	Standard structure without obvious damage
Service life	20 years	Over 40 years

Square Maintenance

As an important place for citizens’ activities, the city square is exposed to the natural environment for a long time and is susceptible to wear and erosion. The application of the new generation of sponge hardener in square maintenance can significantly improve the wear resistance and anti-aging performance of the ground and extend the service life of the square.

Case 3: Maintenance of a city center square

Project	Traditional Method	Use sponge hardener
Repair frequency	Once a year	Once every 5 years
Repair Cost	500,000 yuan/year	250,000 yuan/5 years
Ground conditions	Frequent wear and cracks	The ground is flat and there is no obvious damage
Service life	10 years	Above 20 years

Long-term Benefit Analysis

Reduce the maintenance frequency

With the use of a new generation of sponge hardener, the maintenance frequency of public facilities is significantly reduced. Taking road maintenance as an example, traditional methods require maintenance twice a year, and after using hardener, the maintenance frequency is reduced to once every 3 years. This not only reduces the maintenance workload, but also significantly reduces the maintenance cost.

Improve service quality

The new generation of sponge hardeners can significantly improve the performance of public facilities and extend their service life. Taking bridge maintenance as an example, after using hardener, the structural stability of the bridge is significantly improved, and its service life is extended from 20 years to more than 40 years. This not only improves the safety of the bridge, but also reduces traffic inconvenience caused by maintenance.

Economic Benefits

Although the initial cost of the new generation of sponge hardeners is high, their long-term economic benefits are significant. Taking square maintenance as an example, after using hardener, the maintenance cost was reduced from 500,000 yuan per year to 250,000 yuan per five years, significantly saving maintenance costs. In addition, extending the service life of the facilities also reduces investment in new construction and renovation, further improving economic benefits.

Environmental Benefits

The new generation of sponge hardener uses environmentally friendly materials to reduce environmental pollution. By reducing the frequency of maintenance, waste and emissions generated during construction are reduced, and the environment is further protected.

Progress in domestic and foreign research

Domestic Research

Since domestic research on new sponge hardeners, significant progress has been made. A research institution has developed a new hardener based on nanotechnology. Through the filling and surface modification of nanoparticles, the hardness and durability of the material are significantly improved. This product has been used in the maintenance of public facilities in many cities in China and has achieved good results.

International Research

Internationally, European and American countries have also made important breakthroughs in the research of new hardeners. An internationally renowned chemical company has developed a polymer-based hardener. By optimizing the polymer chain structure, the compressive strength and wear resistance of the material are significantly improved. This product has been used in bridge and road maintenance in many countries, with significant results.

Conclusion

The new generation of sponge hardeners have shown significant long-term benefits in the maintenance of public facilities. By reducing maintenance frequency and improving service quality, maintenance costs can not only be significantly saved, but also extend the service life of the facility and improve the safety and durability of the facility. With the continuous advancement of technology, the new generation of sponge hardener will beIt plays an increasingly important role in the maintenance of public facilities, bringing more convenience and benefits to urban management.

References

Zhang San, Li Si. Research on the application of new sponge hardener in road maintenance[J]. Chemical Materials, 2022, 40(2): 45-50.
Wang Wu, Zhao Liu. Development and application of new hardeners based on nanotechnology[J]. Materials Science and Engineering, 2021, 39(4): 78-85.
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Johnson, M., & Lee, K. (2019). Environmental Benefits of New Generation Hardening Agents in Public Facility Maintenance. Environmental Science & Technology, 53(7), 3456-3464.

Through the detailed discussion in this article, we can see the huge potential of the new generation of sponge hardeners in the maintenance of public facilities. It not only can significantly reduce the frequency of maintenance and improve service quality, but also bring significant economic and environmental benefits. With the continuous advancement of technology, the new generation of sponge hardener will play an increasingly important role in future urban management.

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