A comprehensive review of extraterrestrial construction, from space concrete materials to habitat structures

Wu, C; Yu, Z; Shao, R; Li, J

A comprehensive review of extraterrestrial construction, from space concrete materials to habitat structures

Wu, C

Yu, Z Shao, R

Li, J

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Citation:: Engineering Structures, 2024, 318
Issue Date:: 2024-11-01

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dc.contributor.author	Wu, C https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8907-8493
dc.contributor.author	Yu, Z
dc.contributor.author	Shao, R https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2648-6892
dc.contributor.author	Li, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2457-1994
dc.date.accessioned	2025-01-20T01:18:38Z
dc.date.available	2025-01-20T01:18:38Z
dc.date.issued	2024-11-01
dc.identifier.citation	Engineering Structures, 2024, 318
dc.identifier.issn	0141-0296
dc.identifier.issn	1873-7323
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/183841
dc.description.abstract	This review explores the development and potential applications of space concrete, a critical material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the harsh conditions of outer space, such as extreme temperatures, vacuum, microgravity, and radiation, offers a sustainable solution for building habitats and infrastructure on celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Emphasizing the innovative approaches in formulating space concrete, including the use of lunar and Martian soil as aggregates and the exploration of alternative binders to traditional water-based cement, this review highlights the significance of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and 3D printing technologies in advancing extraterrestrial construction. Additionally, the current designs and applications of space concrete structures are discussed. By providing a detailed analysis of the challenges faced in space construction and the latest advancements in material and structural research, the review underlines the pivotal role of space concrete in supporting space exploration and long-term habitat.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP210101100
dc.relation.ispartof	Engineering Structures
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118723
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	0905 Civil Engineering, 0912 Materials Engineering, 0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Civil Engineering
dc.subject.classification	4005 Civil engineering
dc.subject.classification	4016 Materials engineering
dc.title	A comprehensive review of extraterrestrial construction, from space concrete materials to habitat structures
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	318
utslib.for	0905 Civil Engineering
utslib.for	0912 Materials Engineering
utslib.for	0915 Interdisciplinary Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Centre for Built Infrastructure Resilience (CBIR)
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2025-01-20T01:18:34Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	318

Abstract:

This review explores the development and potential applications of space concrete, a critical material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the harsh conditions of outer space, such as extreme temperatures, vacuum, microgravity, and radiation, offers a sustainable solution for building habitats and infrastructure on celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars. Emphasizing the innovative approaches in formulating space concrete, including the use of lunar and Martian soil as aggregates and the exploration of alternative binders to traditional water-based cement, this review highlights the significance of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and 3D printing technologies in advancing extraterrestrial construction. Additionally, the current designs and applications of space concrete structures are discussed. By providing a detailed analysis of the challenges faced in space construction and the latest advancements in material and structural research, the review underlines the pivotal role of space concrete in supporting space exploration and long-term habitat.

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