Evolution of 3D Printing for Martian Habitats

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dc.contributor.advisorBell, Larry S.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBannova, Olga
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMarmolejo, José A.
dc.creatorParab, Pratik Deepak
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-03T14:20:51Z
dc.date.available2018-12-03T14:20:51Z
dc.date.createdMay 2018
dc.date.issued2018-05
dc.date.submittedMay 2018
dc.date.updated2018-12-03T14:20:51Z
dc.description.abstractEvolution of 3D printing processes and applications will have significant importance to near term and long term planetary space program initiatives. Long–term Martian missions will require a large amount of supplies to be transported to Mars. In-situ Resource Utilization and 3D Printing will reduce the interplanetary material transportation needs and thereby will contribute to more efficient Mars colonization. The composition of Martian soil enables it to be used as a 3D printing material. Martian atmospheric composition and presence of water allows production of 3D printing binder on the surface. Once 3D printing of habitats is finished, they will be made Human-rated to ensure the habitability of 3D printed domes. Multiple 3D printed domes will serve different functionalities: habitation, science and medical labs and green house.
dc.description.departmentMechanical Engineering, Department of
dc.format.digitalOriginborn digital
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10657/3586
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsThe author of this work is the copyright owner. UH Libraries and the Texas Digital Library have their permission to store and provide access to this work. Further transmission, reproduction, or presentation of this work is prohibited except with permission of the author(s).
dc.subject3D printing
dc.subjectIn-situ resource utilization
dc.subjectMars
dc.titleEvolution of 3D Printing for Martian Habitats
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local.embargo.lift2020-05-01
local.embargo.terms2020-05-01
thesis.degree.collegeCullen College of Engineering
thesis.degree.departmentMechanical Engineering, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineAerospace Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science

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