[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 …
Lunar soils, simulants and lunar construction materials: An overview
One of the hot subjects in space civil engineering is the research for establishing outposts
on space bodies, starting with the Moon. This wide research topic mainly covers learning …
on space bodies, starting with the Moon. This wide research topic mainly covers learning …
The mechanical and structural properties of lunar regolith simulant based geopolymer under extreme temperature environment on the moon through experimental and …
G Xiong, X Guo, S Yuan, M Xia, Z Wang - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The lunar regolith simulant based geopolymer was prepared, and its mechanical and
structural properties under extreme temperature were investigated. Results show 7-day …
structural properties under extreme temperature were investigated. Results show 7-day …
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 …
Materials and design concepts for space-resilient structures
Abstract Space exploration and terraforming nearby planets have been fascinating concepts
for the longest time. Nowadays, that technological advancements with regard to space …
for the longest time. Nowadays, that technological advancements with regard to space …
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 …
Improving relative density and mechanical strength of lunar regolith structures via DLP-stereolithography integrated with powder surface modification process
H Chen, G Nie, Y Li, X Zong, S Wu - Ceramics International, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing is one of the most promising techniques for on-site
manufacturing and is expected to become a key technology for the construction and …
manufacturing and is expected to become a key technology for the construction and …
Synthetic space bricks from lunar and martian regolith via sintering
The prospect of establishing extra-terrestrial habitats using in situ resource utilization (ISRU)
constitutes a long-term goal of multiple space agencies around the world. In this work, we …
constitutes a long-term goal of multiple space agencies around the world. In this work, we …
Space-native construction materials for earth-independent and sustainable infrastructure
MZ Naser - Acta Astronautica, 2019 - Elsevier
A successful space exploration requires establishing permanent and earth-independent
infrastructure that are not only resilient to the extreme environment of space but also …
infrastructure that are not only resilient to the extreme environment of space but also …
In-situ additive manufacturing with lunar regolith for lunar base construction: A review
C Bao, Y Wang, G Pearce, RT Mushtaq, M Liu… - Applied Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Construction of lunar bases is critical to further space exploration and decrease dependency
on Earth-based resources. Abundant energy, water, and minerals on the Moon favor it as an …
on Earth-based resources. Abundant energy, water, and minerals on the Moon favor it as an …