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http://dx.doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2020.40.3.0337

Using In Situ Resources and 3D Printing for Space Exploration Habitat Construction  

Lee, Jin Young (Hanyang University)
Lee, Tai Sik (Hanyang University)
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KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research / v.40, no.3, 2020 , pp. 337-343 More about this Journal
Abstract
The third phase of NASA's 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge (part of a NASA's Centennial Challenges Program competition) required entrants to build a one-third-scale space exploration habitat (10 ㎡) using 3D-printing technology. This study addresses a proposed habitat (diameter: 3 m, height: 2 m) in accordance with the competition rules. The study focus is to find the most appropriate binder when KOHLS-1 was mixed for extruding and stacking as 3D printing feedstock using pellets, and to build a prototype structure as required by the competition. Unlike previous studies, this study was based around the binders and construction method, not around axis transfer velocity, flow rate, and heater temperature.
Keywords
NASA competition; 3D printing; Feedstock; Habitat;
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