Lunarcrete

Laboratory-determined properties for lunarcrete[1][2]
Compressive strength 39–75.7 N/mm2 (MPa)
Young's modulus 21.4 kN/mm2
Density 2.6 g/cm3
Temperature coefficient 5.4 × 10−6 K−1

Lunarcrete, also known as "mooncrete", an idea first proposed by Larry A. Beyer of the University of Pittsburgh in 1985, is a hypothetical construction aggregate, similar to concrete, formed from lunar regolith, that would reduce the construction costs of building on the Moon.[3] AstroCrete is a more general concept also applicable for Mars.

  1. ^ J. A. Happel (1993). "Indigenous materials for lunar construction". Applied Mechanics Reviews. 46 (6). American Society of Mechanical Engineers: 313–325. Bibcode:1993ApMRv..46..313H. doi:10.1115/1.3120360.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ruess was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "UND Engineers Would Like to Follow the Lunarcrete Road". Grand Forks Herald. North Dakota. 1988-02-28.