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Concrete lunar base investigationThis paper presents results of structural analyses and a preliminary design of a precast, prestressed concrete lunar based subjected to one atmosphere internal pressure. The proposed infrastructure measures 120 ft in diameter and 72 ft in height, providing 33,000 sq ft of work area for scientific and industrial operations. Three loading conditions were considered in the design: (1) during construction; (2) under pressurization; and (3) during an air-leak scenario. A floating foundation, capable of rigid body rotation and translation as the lunar soil beneath it yields, was developed to support the infrastructure and to ensure the air-tightness of the system. Results reveal that it is feasible to use precast, prestressed concrete for construction of large lunar bases on the moon.
Document ID
19890047000
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Lin, T. D.
(Construction Technology Laboratories, Inc. Skokie, IL, United States)
Senseney, Jonathan A.
(Construction Technology Labs. Skokie, IL, United States)
Arp, Larry Dean
(Construction Technology Labs. Skokie, IL, United States)
Lindbergh, Charles
(The Citadel Charleston, SC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume: 2
ISSN: 0893-1321
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Accession Number
89A34371
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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