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A survey of surface structures and subsurface developments for lunar bases
Warren D. Hypes,Robert L. Wright +1 more
- 01 Jan 1990
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TL;DR: In this article, the concept of constructing a base on the surface of the Moon has been investigated using a combination of expandable/inflatable shelters and subselene (beneath the surface) features.
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Abstract: Concepts proposed for lunar-base structures and shelters include those fabricated on earth, fabricated locally using lunar materials, and developed from subsurface features. Early bases may rely on evolutionary growth using Space Station modules and nodes covered with regolith for protection against thermal and radiative stresses. Expandable/inflatable shelters used alone on the surface or in conjunction with subselene (beneath the lunar surface) features and spent portions of the Space Shuttle's fuel tanks offer early alternatives. More mature lunar bases may need larger volumes provided by erectable buildings, hybrid inflatable/rigid spheres, modular concrete buildings using locally derived cement, or larger subselene developments.
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Engineering, design and construction of lunar bases
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce the area of structural mechanics, design, and construction for the Moon and provide an overview of structural types and their applications and technology drivers, including environmental issues, a classification of structural type being considered for the moon, and some possible usage of in situ resources for lunar construction.
Engineering of lunar bases
TL;DR: An overview of possible structural concepts, including some details on the new lunar environment that engineers must design against, is provided in this article, followed by a preliminary design study of a simple surface lunar structure for manned habitation.
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An overview of lunar base structures: Past and future
Haym Benaroya
- 10 Oct 2002
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarize the evolution of lunar base concepts over the past approximately half-century and discuss the various classes of concepts, the lunar environment as it pertains to structural design, construction, and human habitation.
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Reliability of structures for the moon
Haym Benaroya
- 01 Dec 1994
TL;DR: In this paper, a brief review of lunar base structural concepts is presented, the subject of risk and reliability for lunar structures is introduced and critical issues are deliberated, a tensile structure is considered as an example in order to become more specific on the general introductory comments.
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Overview of Existing Lunar Base Structural Concepts
TL;DR: Various structural concepts for lunar bases have been proposed and considered during the past three decades, each balancing the multitude of lunar constraints and anticipated base functions with a base function as mentioned in this paper. But none of these concepts have been considered in detail.
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