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Apr 26, 2012
Structural Design of a Lunar Base
Authors: F. Ruess, U. Kuhlmann, and H. BenaroyaAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments: Earth and Space 2004
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Mankind has set foot on the Moon over three decades ago. Ever since then, NASA and other space agencies have planned to build an outpost on the Moon for changing reasons. Was it to show the technical advances of the US during the Cold War at first, today's reasons for a base on the Moon are more practical: Astronomy, Mining or Tourism are possible arguments for a human presence on Earth's only natural satellite. This paper summarizes environmental issues and other boundary conditions, a classification of structural concepts being considered for the Moon and challenges for future research. Some preliminary considerations on a lunar design are also presented.
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Engineering, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments: Earth and Space 2004
Pages: 17 - 23
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© 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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F. Ruess
Cand.-Ing., graduant, Institute of Structural Design, University of Stuttgart
U. Kuhlmann
Prof., Dr.-Ing., Institute of Structural Design, University of Stuttgart
H. Benaroya
Professor, Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Rutgers University, New Jersey
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