Title:
Production of Lunar Concrete in a Large Pressurized Assembly Facility
Author(s):
Richard M. Drake
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
125
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
211-222
Keywords:
batching; curing; lunar bases; modular structures; plants; precast concrete; pressurizing; production methods; structural design; General
DOI:
10.14359/3774
Date:
5/1/1991
Abstract:
It has been proposed that a large pressurized shirt sleeve environment assembly facility would be useful during all phases of lunar outpost development. This article discusses the use of such a facility during later phases of outpost development when use of native materials is maximized. The principle benefits from the use of a large pressurized facility are that workers needn't wear cumbersome, restrictive space suits and concrete needn't be cured in the vacuum environment of the moon. A specific assembly facility concept is presented and its conversion to a lunar precast concrete plant is discussed.