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<p>Humanity’s growing interest in space colonization has intensified the search for sustainable construction methods on extraterrestrial surfaces. This research addresses the logistical and economic challenges of transporting construction materials from Earth to the Moon and Mars. The hypothesis proposes that concrete-like materials manufactured from locally available resources can offer viable structural solutions in planetary environments. Finite element simulations were conducted using ABAQUS to evaluate buildings constructed with reactive powder concrete (Earth), lunarcrete (Moon), and sulfur concrete (Mars) under seismic, thermal, wind, radiation, and meteorite impact conditions. Simulation results showed that each material remained within safe structural limits for its respective environment, though significant thermal and radiation vulnerabilities were observed. These findings suggest the technical feasibility of utilizing <i>in situ</i> materials for extraterrestrial construction, while emphasizing the need for further development in insulation and radiation shielding technologies.</p>

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Finite element analysis and simulation of structures design with locally produced concrete on the Earth, Mars, and the Moon

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    2026年3月27日

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  • Umit Aksoy,
  • Yagmur Dikiciasik,
  • Sadik Alper Yildizel

摘要

Humanity’s growing interest in space colonization has intensified the search for sustainable construction methods on extraterrestrial surfaces. This research addresses the logistical and economic challenges of transporting construction materials from Earth to the Moon and Mars. The hypothesis proposes that concrete-like materials manufactured from locally available resources can offer viable structural solutions in planetary environments. Finite element simulations were conducted using ABAQUS to evaluate buildings constructed with reactive powder concrete (Earth), lunarcrete (Moon), and sulfur concrete (Mars) under seismic, thermal, wind, radiation, and meteorite impact conditions. Simulation results showed that each material remained within safe structural limits for its respective environment, though significant thermal and radiation vulnerabilities were observed. These findings suggest the technical feasibility of utilizing in situ materials for extraterrestrial construction, while emphasizing the need for further development in insulation and radiation shielding technologies.