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Oct 2005
Building on Mars
Authors: Georgi Petrov and John Ochsendorf, Ph.D.Author Affiliations
Publication: Civil Engineering Magazine Archive
Volume 75, Issue 10
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Recent research conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has explored the issues involved in designing and constructing habitats on the surface of Mars through a simultaneous consideration of structural engineering and architecture. The goal was to design self-sustaining habitats for humans living in extreme conditions in an effort to facilitate the development of a viable community that would be safe, efficient, and capable of expansion. This project represents a collaborative effort in which civil and aerospace engineers are working with architects to propose a possible solution for structural design on Mars.
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Civil Engineering Magazine Archive
Volume 75 • Issue 10 • October 2005
Pages: 46 - 53
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© 2005 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 2005
Published online: Jan 1, 2016
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Georgi Petrov
John Ochsendorf, Ph.D.
Project Architect Laguarda Low Architects in Dallas.
Assistant Professor Building Technology Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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