Research Project
Additive Manufacturing of Sulfur Concrete for Mars Habitats
Research Team
Lead Researchers:
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Dr. C. Shawn Sun, Department of Civil Engineering and Management
Collaborators:
- Jeffrey M. Megivern, JPL
Student Team:
- Mohammed Abdul Riyan
- Summayah Waseem
*Alumni
Funding
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Abstract
Motivation/Research Problem
Research Objectives
To explore the feasibility of building Mars habitats using 3D printing of sulfur concrete (e.g., development of a 3D printer for concrete and evaluation of the use of sulfur concrete for Martian structures)
Research Methods/Approach
The research team will assemble a gantry 3D printer that is most suitable for sulfur concrete. We will also examine the influence of the mix design and printing process (e.g., head speed, printing time gap, and print nozzle height) on the interlayer adhesion and flowability.
Research Results and Deliverables
Research Timeline
Start Date:
End Date:
Research Team
Lead Researchers:
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Dr. C. Shawn Sun, Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Collaborators:
- Jeffrey M. Megivern, JPL
Student Team:
- Mohammed Abdul Riyan
- Summayah Waseem
*Alumni
Funding
- Funding Organization:
- Funding Program: