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This study proposes a composite crosslinking synergistic strategy to address these challenges. By constructing a dual-network structure through polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEG500DA) and a monofunctional crosslinker (PEG-MA), and systematically optimizing the material formulation by regulating the triethanolamine content to control gelation time, the mechanical and hydraulic stability of the material was significantly enhanced. Increasing the acrylate concentration to 35% achieved an optimal balance between a slurry viscosity (8.3 mPa\u00b7s) and mechanical performance, with tensile strength reaching 76 kPa and the compressive strength of the sand-solidified body measuring 440 kPa. At a PEG500DA\/PEG-MA ratio of 2:3, the material exhibited both high tensile strength (78 kPa) and exceptional ductility (elongation at break &gt; 407%), with a compressive strength of 336 kPa for the sand-solidified body. When the total crosslinker content exceeded 5%, the 28-day water absorption and volume expansion rates were effectively reduced to 12% and 11%, respectively. Under simulated pressurized water conditions, the modified material demonstrated a water-pressure resistance of 300 kPa after 1 day, stabilizing at 350 kPa after 56 days\u2014a 75% improvement over commercial products. 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