Research progress on lunar and Martian concrete
Z Hu, T Shi, M Cen, J Wang, X Zhao, C Zeng… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Concrete is an ideal material for human beings to build bases on the Moon and Mars, and it
is an important material basis for human beings to explore outer planets. In this paper, the …
is an important material basis for human beings to explore outer planets. In this paper, the …
[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of extraterrestrial construction, from space concrete materials to habitat structures
This review explores the development and potential applications of space concrete, a critical
material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the …
material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the …
A novel material for in situ construction on Mars: experiments and numerical simulations
A significant step in space exploration during the 21st century will be human settlement on
Mars. Instead of transporting all the construction materials from Earth to the red planet with …
Mars. Instead of transporting all the construction materials from Earth to the red planet with …
Extra-terrestrial construction processes–Advancements, opportunities and challenges
Government space agencies, including NASA and ESA, are conducting preliminary studies
on building alternative space-habitat systems for deep-space exploration. Such studies …
on building alternative space-habitat systems for deep-space exploration. Such studies …
Martian and lunar sulfur concrete mechanical and chemical properties considering regolith ingredients and sublimation
MH Shahsavari, MM Karbala, S Iranfar… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Space constructions require unique materials suitable for the harsh conditions in
space. Sulfur concrete (SC) is one of the most promising materials for such applications …
space. Sulfur concrete (SC) is one of the most promising materials for such applications …
Development of waterless extra-terrestrial concrete using Martian regolith
Human colonization on Martian land is gaining significant attention in space exploration
activities that demand in-situ resource utilization in the development of construction and …
activities that demand in-situ resource utilization in the development of construction and …
Lunar contour crafting: A novel technique for ISRU-based habitat development
B Khoshnevis, MP Bodiford, KH Burks… - AIAA 43rd Aerospace …, 2004 - ntrs.nasa.gov
As the nation prepares to return to the Moon, it is apparent that the viability of long duration
visits with appropriate radiation shielding/crew protection, hinges on the development of …
visits with appropriate radiation shielding/crew protection, hinges on the development of …
Sintering of HUST-1 lunar regolith simulant
W Han, L Ding, L Cai, J Zhu, H Luo, T Tang - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Sintering is a feasible method for the in situ manufacturing of lunar construction materials
with high utilization rates and good service durability. To investigate a feasible in situ …
with high utilization rates and good service durability. To investigate a feasible in situ …
Lunar regolith simulant materials: recommendations for standardization, production, and usage
L Sibille, P Carpenter, R Schlagheck, RA French - 2006 - ntrs.nasa.gov
Experience gained during the Apollo program demonstrated the need for extensive testing
of surface systems in relevant environments, including regolith materials similar to those …
of surface systems in relevant environments, including regolith materials similar to those …
To boldly go where no one has gone before: Sulfur concrete, a promising construction material fulfilling the demands for a sustainable future on celestial objects: A …
Q Wang, D Snoeck - Materials Today, 2024 - Elsevier
The need to build a long-term or even permanent base is now a significant concern with the
development of the exploration of extraterrestrial celestial bodies. Sulfur concrete was first …
development of the exploration of extraterrestrial celestial bodies. Sulfur concrete was first …