Contour crafting simulation plan for lunar settlement infrastructure buildup
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Several unique systems including the Lunar Electric Rover, the unpressurized Chariot rover, the versatile light-weight crane and Athlete cargo transporter as well as the habitat module mockups and a new generation of spacesuits are undergoing coordinated tests at NASA's facility for Desert Research and Test Studies (D-RATS). A synergetic plan is proposed for utilizing these maturing systems coupled with a fabrication technology called Contour Crafting, tailored for swift and reliable lunar infrastructure development. The intent is to increase astronaut safety, improve buildup performance, ameliorate lunar dust interference and concerns, and reduce time-to-commission, all in an economic manner.
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The sulfur concrete structures could achieve a compressive strength of 21 MPa, sufficient for construction purposes.
“The sulfur concrete structures could achieve a compressive strength of 21 MPa, sufficient for construction purposes [250].”
From A comprehensive review of lunar-based manufacturing and construction (2024) · cites this paper as [250]
The strength of sulfur concrete may not be adequate for some high load-bearing sub-structures.
“Additionally, the strength of sulfur concrete may not be adequate for some high load-bearing sub-structures [250].”
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Khoshnevis et al. performed preliminary studies on the feasibility of CC technology with sulfur concrete as an alternative binding agent to water, which requires much less energy than competitive construction materials and is 100% recyclable.
“Khoshnevis et al. performed preliminary studies on the feasibility of CC technology with sulfur concrete as an alternative binding agent to water, which requires much less energy than competitive construction materials and is 100% recyclable [250,251].”
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The sulfur concrete comprised about 80% regolith and 20% sulfur.
“The sulfur concrete comprised about 80% regolith and 20% sulfur.”
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Challenges arise due to the low melting point of sulfur, which can cause sulfur concrete structures to melt during Lunar days, limiting its applicability in Lunar conditions.
“However, challenges arise due to the low melting point of sulfur, which can cause sulfur concrete structures to melt during Lunar days, limiting its applicability in Lunar conditions [250,252-254].”
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A 35% sulfur concentration by mass enables continuous extrusion and high-quality walls.
“They reported that a 35% sulfur concentration by mass enables continuous extrusion and high-quality walls.”
From A comprehensive review of lunar-based manufacturing and construction (2024) · cites this paper as [250]
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- Authors
- Khoshnevis, B., Carlson, A., Leach, N., & Thangavelu, M.
- Affiliations
- University of Southern California (US)
- Venue
- Earth and Space 2012
- Publisher
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Published
- 2012-04-17
- Pages
- 1458-1467
- OpenAlex
- W2314067256
- Cited by
- 50
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2025: 3 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 3 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 1
- FWCI
- 7.41
- Type
- conference paper
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- ASCE International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments (Earth and Space) (publishedVersion)
- NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Building and Construction › Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Aerospace Engineering › Space Exploration and Technology
- Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Astronomy and Astrophysics › Planetary Science and Exploration
- Keywords
- contour crafting, lunar settlement, lunar infrastructure, 3D printing, lunar dust, habitat construction, space suits, astronaut safety
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