It has been proposed to fabricate polymer/ soil composites primarily from extraterrestrial resources, using relatively low-energy processes, with the original intended application being that habitat structures constructed from such composites would have sufficient structural inte
Selection note: Curated for polymer-and-soil composite concepts combining structural or construction roles with radiation shielding and possible in-situ material use.
Evidence boundary: NTRS metadata and abstract describe material concepts; mechanical properties, outgassing, fire safety, radiation tests, manufacturability, and durability were not validated. It is materials context, not qualified habitat evidence.
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ntrs-20090041666
Topic
structures-shielding
Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Publisher
Marshall Space Flight Center
Authors
Sen, Subhayu
Year
2007
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It has been proposed to fabricate polymer/ soil composites primarily from extraterrestrial resources, using relatively low-energy processes, with the original intended application being that habitat structures constructed from such composites would have sufficient structural integrity and also provide adequate radiation shielding for humans and sensitive electronic equipment against the radiation environment on the Moon and Mars. The proposal is a response to the fact that it would be much less expensive to fabricate such structures in situ as opposed to transporting them from Earth.
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