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  The equipment is equipped with a HONDA GX690 engine with a power of 18.4kW (25HP). It uses gasoline as fuel. The 20L fuel tank capacity can ensure that the equipment can operate stably for a certain period of time and provide reliable power for floor construction. This power configuration enables the equipment to operate stably for a long time in large-area floor construction scenes such as large industrial plants and commercial plazas, avoiding the impact of insufficient power on the construction progress. ❶. **Vibration leveling equipment**: The vibration system of the equipment is driven by an electric motor with an excitation force of 2000N. After the concrete is poured, the equipment makes the concrete more compact through vibration, effectively eliminates the gaps and bubbles inside the concrete, and lays the foundation for creating a high-precision wear-resistant floor. In actual operation, this vibration leveling equipment can quickly and evenly process the concrete surface to ensure the flatness of subsequent construction. ❷. **Paving and leveling equipment**: It adopts hydraulic screw conveying paving mode with a leveling width of 2.5m (8.20ft). During the construction process, it can spread the concrete evenly and level it accurately. Whether it is indoor flooring or outdoor road flooring construction, this paving and leveling method can ensure that the thickness and flatness of the concrete meet high-precision requirements. The equipment is equipped with two types of solid anti-skid tires and pneumatic wide tires. The net weight of the whole machine is 990kgs (2183lbs) and the overall dimensions are 3600x3000x1650mm (11.81×9.84×5.41ft). Such tire configuration and body specifications enable the equipment to move flexibly and operate stably under different ground conditions, such as on rough construction site floors or smooth indoor floors.   Before construction, the construction site needs to be accurately measured and cleaned. At the same time, debug the construction equipment to ensure that the engine is running normally, the vibration system and hydraulic system are in good performance, and the laser receiving device can accurately receive signals, so as to make full preparations for construction. The mixed concrete is transported to the construction site for pouring, and the pouring thickness and speed of the concrete are controlled to provide a good foundation for subsequent leveling operations. The laser transmitter is used to establish a reference plane. After the laser receiver on the equipment receives the signal, the scraper height is automatically adjusted. Through the hydraulic screw conveying paving mode, precise leveling is performed according to the leveling width of 2.5m (8.20ft). At the same time, the vibration system works with an exciting force of 2000N to make the concrete dense and the surface flat. When the floor concrete is initially set, evenly spread the wear-resistant material. Afterwards, professional equipment is used to perform surface finishing treatment to make the floor surface smooth and flat, improve the wear resistance and aesthetics of the floor, and complete the one-time molding construction of high-precision wear-resistant floor without cutting.    With the help of laser leveling technology and advanced equipment, the flatness of the floor can be accurately controlled, and the error can be controlled within a very small range, meeting the needs of various places with extremely high requirements for floor accuracy, such as precision instrument manufacturing workshops, electronic production workshops, etc. By optimizing the concrete mix ratio and construction process, the generation of floor cracks is effectively reduced, and free cutting construction is achieved, which not only improves the overall aesthetics of the floor, but also reduces the subsequent maintenance costs. The high-performance parameters of the equipment, such as the powerful engine, efficient hydraulic paving system and stable vibration system, ensure the rapid advancement of construction, greatly shorten the construction period and improve construction efficiency. Equipment equipped with two types of tires can adapt to different working site conditions, whether indoors or outdoors, dry or wet ground, can stably and efficiently complete construction tasks.  

    In the field of construction engineering, leakage has always been a core threat to structural safety and functional experience – moisture in basements leads to moldy decoration, roof seepage erodes steel bars, and wall leakage affects living comfort, and it will also accelerate the carbonation of concrete and the aging of the structure. Traditional waterproofing techniques (membranes, coatings) rely on external additional layers, which are prone to failure due to material aging, construction hollowing, and temperature difference deformation. Although ordinary self-waterproofing structures enhance their impermeability by optimizing the density of concrete, they are difficult to deal with micro-cracks caused by temperature stress and load fluctuations in the later stage. Self-healing structural self-waterproofing technology, with its innovative mechanism of "actively repairing micro-cracks", has achieved a leap from "passive anti-seepage" to "active self-healing", and has become a core waterproofing solution for high-end buildings and special projects. This article, based on the technical practices of the three major brands, Pengneichuan (Penetron), Sika, and liwei, systematically analyzes the technical key points, brand differentiation solutions, and engineering application norms of self-healing structure self-waterproofing. 1. Concept: Self-healing structural self-waterproofing is based on the "material improvement – construction control – structure optimization" of ordinary structural self-waterproofing. By adding self-healing functional components (such as active crystallization agents, capsule repair agents, microbial agents, etc.), after the concrete generates micro-cracks with a width of ≤0.3mm, it can be triggered by moisture, air or chemical conditions. A technical system for independently completing crack filling and restoring impermeability performance. 2. Core logic: "Hazard Prediction – Proactive Response – Performance Reset" (1) Hidden danger prediction: During the service of buildings, due to temperature changes (thermal expansion and contraction), load fluctuations (dynamic load impact), and dry-wet cycles, 0.1-0.3mm micro-cracks are bound to occur (the crack resistance of ordinary concrete is limited, and such cracks are hard to avoid), and cracks are the main channels for water seepage. (2) Active response: The "self-healing components" pre-installed inside the concrete (such as Pengnei Chuan's active crystalline particles and Sika's capsule repair agent) are activated when cracks occur – either reacting with water to form a gel, or breaking to release the repair agent, or being metabolized by microorganisms to produce crystals; (3) Performance reset: Self-healing products fill the cracks and re-form a dense impermeable barrier, restoring the original impermeability of the concrete. This technology is particularly suitable for scenarios with extremely high requirements for waterproofing reliability and durability, such as subway tunnels, nuclear power plants, water conservancy projects, and basements of super high-rise buildings. The implementation of self-healing structure self-waterproofing should revolve around "self-healing material selection – construction adaptation – performance verification", and the core technical links should comply with the "Technical Code for Self-Healing of Concrete Structures" (CECS 378-2021) and relevant national standards: The performance key of self-healing waterproof concrete lies in the "self-healing functional components". Currently, the mainstream technical routes are divided into three categories, and the appropriate solution should be selected according to the engineering scenario: Self-healing technology route Internal admixture self-healing agent Microbial self-healing Fiber-reinforced self-healing In addition, the base concrete should meet the following requirements: strength grade ≥C35, impermeability grade ≥P8, and the admixtures should be Grade I fly ash (with a content of 15%-20%) or mineral powder (with a content of 25%-30%) to enhance the density of the concrete and the compatibility with self-healing components. The construction of self-healing concrete should, on the basis of the self-waterproofing of ordinary structures, strengthen the "uniformity of self-healing components" and "crack induction control", with key control points: (1) Mixing and pouring: For capsule-type self-healing agents, the "post-mixing method" (adding them in the last 30 seconds of concrete mixing) should be adopted to prevent capsule rupture. Microbial agents need to be added simultaneously with the aggregates, and the stirring time should be extended to 120-150 seconds to ensure the uniform distribution of the agents. The thickness of the layered pouring should be no more than 400mm, and the spacing of the vibration rods should be no more than 350mm to prevent the aggregation or damage of self-healing components. (2) Curing and crack induction: Within 24 hours after pouring, adopt "water storage + film covering" curing (humidity ≥90%, temperature ≥15℃), and extend the curing period to 21 days – sufficient moisture can activate self-healing components (such as microbial metabolism, expansive agent reaction); For large-volume concrete, "induction joints" (with a spacing of 8-10m and a depth of 50-80mm) should be reserved on the surface to guide the formation of cracks at the preset positions, facilitating the concentrated repair of self-healing components. (3) Construction joint treatment: In addition to the conventional waterstop steel plate, a "self-healing interface agent" (such as microbial agent slurry, with a application rate of 0.3kg/㎡) should be applied to the interface of the construction joint to enhance the self-healing ability of the new and old concrete bonding surface and prevent interface leakage. (1) Moisture guidance structure: Set up "micro-seepage water channels" (10-15mm in width and 0.5% in slope) on the basement floor and roof slabs. When micro-cracks occur, guide the moisture to contact the self-healing components, accelerating the repair reaction. (2) Monitoring and supplementary repair nodes: Pre-embed "crack monitoring sensors" (with an accuracy of 0.01mm) at key locations such as tunnels and water pools to monitor the crack width in real time. If the crack exceeds the self-healing range (> 0.3mm), self-healing slurry (such as microbial agent slurry) can be injected through the pre-embedded grouting pipe to achieve artificial auxiliary repair. (3) Node reinforcement: The part where the pipe passes through the wall plate adopts "self-healing waterproof sleeve" (the inner wall of the sleeve is coated with permeable crystalline paint, and the gap is filled with expansive self-healing sealant), providing dual protection for the impermeability of the node. From the three dimensions of anti-seepage, repair and lifespan, the self-waterproofing advantages of the structure are significant. The specific comparison is as follows: Comparison dimension Traditional waterproofing (membrane/coating Ordinary structure self-waterproofing Self-healing structure is self-waterproof Crack treatment capacity The crack cannot be repaired and leakage is prone to occur at the crack Relying on the inherent density of concrete, micro-cracks are prone to develop into leakage channels Actively repair micro-cracks of ≤0.3mm to prevent leakage from spreading Service life 5 to 10 years (material aging) 30 to 40 years (cumulative failure due to micro-cracks) Have the same lifespan as the building (≥50 years, with continuous self-healing function) Environmental adaptability It is prone to aging at high or low temperatures and has poor resistance to acids and alkalis It has good weather resistance, but its resistance to chemical erosion is limited Acid and alkali resistant (microbial type), high and low temperature resistant (-30℃ to 80℃) Later maintenance cost The maintenance cost is approximately 60% of the initial cost every 10 years Grouting repair is required every 20 years, with a cost of approximately 30% of the initial No regular maintenance is required. Only in extreme cases is auxiliary repair needed Applicable scenarios Roofs and bathrooms of civil buildings General basements and factory buildings Subways, nuclear power plants, water conservancy hubs, super high-rise buildings At present, the mainstream technology can only repair micro-cracks with a width of no more than 0.3mm. If the crack width is greater than 0.3mm (such as structural cracks caused by loads), epoxy resin grouting and sealing should be used first, and then the micro-branch cracks should be repaired by self-healing components. The self-healing function cannot be relied on completely. It is necessary to add a "Self-healing performance special Test" : ① Artificial jointing test (prefabricate 0.2-0.3mm cracks on concrete test blocks, and test the permeability after 28 days of water storage, which should be ≤0.01L/m² · h); ② On-site core sampling inspection (drill a core sample of Φ100mm and observe the crack healing condition. The healing rate should be ≥80%). Although the initial material cost is 15% to 20% higher than that of ordinary self-waterproofing structures, the total life cycle cost is lower. Calculated based on a 70-year building lifespan, ordinary self-waterproofing structures require 2 to 3 repairs, and the total cost is approximately 1.8 times that of self-healing types. At present, in civil buildings, some high-end residential basements and roofs have adopted a composite solution of "microbial self-healing + penetrating crystallization", and its cost performance is gradually improving. (1) Metro tunnel: Use "capsule-type self-healing agent + fiber reinforced" waterproof concrete (C40/P10), with a self-healing agent dosage of 1.0kg/m³ and a fiber dosage of 1.2kg/m³. During construction, the reserved spacing of the induction joints is 8 meters, and the curing period is 21 days. One year after the opening to traffic, the micro-crack healing rate of the tunnel lining reached 92%, and there was no leakage. (2) Water conservancy water pool: "Microbial self-healing concrete" (C35/P12) is adopted, with a microbial agent concentration of 10⁹ CFU/mL and a nutrient carrier dosage of 2.0kg/m³. Through the monitoring of pre-embedded sensors, the 0.2mm crack was completely healed within six months, and the permeability coefficient dropped below 1×10⁻¹¹ m/s. When applying self-healing structural self-waterproofing to old buildings, it is necessary to first carry out the process through three steps: "crack detection – interface treatment – self-healing enhancement". (1) Crack detection: Use an ultrasonic detector to scan the walls and floor slabs, mark the location and width of the cracks. For cracks larger than 0.3mm, grouting and sealing are carried out first. (2) Interface treatment: Chisel off the original concrete surface layer (with a depth of 30-50mm), and apply a "self-healing interface agent" (such as a mixture of silica fume and microbial agent slurry). (3) Construction of self-healing reinforcing layer: Pour 50-80mm thick self-healing fine aggregate concrete (C35/P8, mixed with 0.8kg/m³ expansive self-healing agent), and conduct a water-tightness test after 14 days of curing to ensure there is no leakage. The following acceptance items should be added in accordance with the "Technical Code for Self-Healing of Concrete Structures" (CECS 378-2021) : (1) Detection of self-healing component dosage: The sampling and weighing method is adopted to ensure that the dosage of self-healing agent and bacterial agent meets the design requirements (deviation ≤±5%). (2) On-site self-healing performance testing: Pre-fabricate 0.2mm cracks on the structural surface. Observe no leakage after 24 hours of water storage. After 28 days, test the crack healing rate to be ≥80%. (3) Long-term monitoring data: The embedded sensors need to provide a report on the change in crack width within six months to ensure that no new cracks occur and the old ones continue to heal. The self-healing structural self-waterproofing technology, through an innovative mechanism of "actively repairing micro-cracks", addresses the pain points of traditional waterproofing, such as "easy failure", and ordinary structural self-waterproofing, such as "difficult crack resistance". It is particularly suitable for engineering scenarios with extremely high requirements for waterproofing reliability and durability. With the decline in material costs and the maturation of technology, it will gradually be popularized in civil buildings in the future.   Note: The parameters provided in this document are for reference only and are not mandatory. Due to differences in technical characteristics between different brands and models of laser levelers, please consult the manufacturer for a suitable solution before actual operation. This reference document assumes no responsibility for any issues arising from failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.    

    Achieving ultra-high standards of FF ≥ 50 (flatness) and FL ≥ 35 (levelness) has elevated floor construction to a "surgical" level of precision. This is no longer about the performance of a single piece of equipment, but rather a deep collaboration of three elements: **"laser initial leveling + manual precision trimming + ride-on power trowel fine compaction."** The following is a practical equipment collaboration plan for achieving FF ≥ 50: To achieve FF ≥ 50, the error propagation between equipment must be controlled at the millimeter level. Equipment Selection: A large telescopic arm laser leveling machine must be used, as its leveling head stability is far superior to smaller machines. Coordination Techniques: The laser sensor frequency should be set to the highest level. During the leveling process, the operator needs to reduce the travel speed by 30%, giving the hydraulic system more ample response time to correct the elevation. Role: This is the decisive factor in crossing the threshold from FF30 to FF50. Coordination Techniques: After laser leveling and before the initial setting of the concrete, two experienced technicians use 3m – 4.5m long-handled straightedges to perform a crisscross, back-and-forth leveling in a grid pattern. Accuracy Correction: The straightedge must be perpendicular to the direction of travel of the laser leveling machine, aiming to eliminate the subtle waviness generated by the laser head during gear changes or overlapping paving. In projects where  FF ≥ 50, power trowels are used not only for polishing but also to eliminate small bumps through compaction. Equipment: Heavy-duty ride-on power trowel. Coordination: Real-time monitoring with an infrared level is essential. If any localized elevation deviations are detected, use the power trowel's disc to "push and fill" the slurry to correct the level. Angle Control: The tilt angle of the trowel blades must be strictly consistent. Overlapping Coverage: Use the "1/2 overlap method," meaning the path of the second pass must overlap half of the first pass to ensure there are no unpolished areas or steps. In ultra-high standard construction, testing cannot wait until the next day; it must be a process of **"construction, testing, and correction simultaneously."** Equipment: Dipstick automatic flatness tester (or similar F-Number testing instrument). Immediately after the first pass of fine leveling and finishing, the technician conducts spot checks on the floor. If a downward trend in the FF value is detected, the finishing machine operator is immediately instructed via radio to repeatedly compact the high spots or add small amounts of material to the low areas. Thermal Correction: Corrections are completed while the concrete is still plastic; this is the last opportunity to achieve FF50. Stages Equipment coordinated operation Accuracy Objectives Spreading Laser Leveling for uniform spreading + manual assistance for filling material at the edges of the formwork Error: ±3 mm Initial leveling Long-handled Leveling (horizontal + vertical) reciprocating motion for more than 3 passes Eliminate mechanical undulations Grouting Ride-on power trowel (with disc attachment) for overlapping compaction Ensure uniform density Fine leveling Final manual leveling using a 3-meter Leveling Eliminate grout ridges left by the disc Final finishing High-speed trowel blades for finishing + real-time monitoring and feedback Achieve FF ≥ 50 Even the best equipment cannot achieve the desired results if the materials are not compatible: Slump coordination: The slump variation of each batch of concrete must be controlled within ±10 mm. Temperature control coordination: Indoor wind speed should be controlled below 2 m/s to prevent rapid water loss from the surface, which can lead to drying shrinkage and damage the achieved flatness.   Note: The parameters provided in this document are for reference only and are not mandatory. Due to differences in technical characteristics between different brands and models of laser levelers, please consult the manufacturer for a suitable solution before actual operation. This reference document assumes no responsibility for any issues arising from failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.