Needs reviewLiterature-derived experiment

Arch-type structures or domes

Structural analysis linked to Structural engineering, with source literature and related extracted records kept visible.

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Measurement type

Structural analysis

Application

Structural engineering

Primary source

A review towards the design of extraterrestrial structures: From regolith to human outposts

Review state

needs review

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JSC-1Asubject_of_studyNeeds review JSC-1mentionedNeeds review

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Thermal propertiesUsed in studies to mimic the properties of actual lunar regolith for testing and development of additive manufacturing techniques in space environments.100%cohesion1.07100%File TypeSVG95%Mechanical propertiesReliability and applicability in extreme extraterrestrial environment100%Tensile strengthtested100%

Evidence snippets

engineers start using arch-type structures or domes, utilizing mainly high-strength aluminum (for the arch trusses) and indigenous materials (regolith)