A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
The purpose of this technical paper is to describe cold-formed metal structures and air-supported structures used to house a permanent base on the planet Mars, based on design for Antarctica and other appropriate experience. I previously designed cold-formed metal structures to protect essential facilities at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. I have also designed air-supported fabric structures to house athletic facilities. Furthermore, in the past I cooperated with the design of a lunar building and lunar and synchronous orbit structures. Using these experiences, I have designed a cold-formed metal structure and an atmosphere-supported fabric structure for future construction on Mars. The methods of determining internal pressure and wind loadings are presented. The design of interior components for life-support functions are also included. Finite elements are used to determine the stresses and deflections. The procedure for calculating the geometric properties of the metal and fabric elements and design of the foundations using Martian materials are also included. The use of rubble masonry veneer, using indigenous materials over the metal buildings, will allow internal pressures of 34.5 kPa (5 psi) (340 mb). Details of calculations showing the adequacy of the system and typical designs are shown.
The purpose of this technical paper is to describe cold-formed metal structures and air-supported structures used to house a permanent base on the planet Mars, based on design for Antarctica and other appropriate experience. I previously designed cold-formed metal structures to protect essential facilities at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. I have also designed air-supported fabric structures to house athletic facilities. Furthermore, in the past I cooperated with the design of a lunar building and lunar and synchronous orbit structures. Using these experiences, I have designed a cold-formed metal structure and an atmosphere-supported fabric structure for future construction on Mars. The methods of determining internal pressure and wind loadings are presented. The design of interior components for life-support functions are also included. Finite elements are used to determine the stresses and deflections. The procedure for calculating the geometric properties of the metal and fabric elements and design of the foundations using Martian materials are also included. The use of rubble masonry veneer, using indigenous materials over the metal buildings, will allow internal pressures of 34.5 kPa (5 psi) (340 mb). Details of calculations showing the adequacy of the system and typical designs are shown.
From Antarctica to Mars
Thulin, F.A. jun. (author)
1999
12 Seiten, 3 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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