The Moon Builders: Practical Solutions to Overcome the Early Challenges in Lunar Construction - 3181

The Moon Builders: Practical Solutions to Overcome the Early Challenges in Lunar Construction The first step to building on the Moon isn’t putting up walls; it’s preparing the terrain. The Moon Builders presents a technical perspective on how early-stage lunar construction might be undertaken, drawing on the author’s experience in geotechnical engineering and excavation projects on Earth. This book is not a guideline, nor does it represent a consulting service. Rather, it offers a series of ideas and frameworks, adapted from Earth-based engineering principles, to help others think critically about the practical realities of building on the lunar surface. Inside, the reader will find: Engineering-based reasoning for terrain preparation and stabilization on the Moon Adaptations of excavation, grading, and haulage methods to suit lunar conditions Considerations for tunneling, quarrying methods, trafficability, road geometry, and regolith handling A stepwise approach to interpreting and applying geotechnical principles under low gravity. This book is intended for space enthusiasts, engineers, mission planners, researchers, and students interested in the technical aspects of space infrastructure. Each chapter reflects the author’s interpretation of how civil construction could begin on the Moon, starting with the most fundamental tasks: moving regolith, designing roads, and creating stable surfaces for infrastructure activity on the early stages of settlement.
ASIN: B0FCMF4XYJ
VSKU: BVV.B0FCMF4XYJ.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:M. Moraes, Roberto
Binding: Paperback