Modular Construction for Lunar Infrastructure Using Fibre-Reinforced Composites
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: After establishing a lunar settlement, developing resilient infrastructure becomes essential. Transporting prefabricated materials from Earth is costly and logistically challenging, making lunar regolith a promising in situ alternative. Its natural properties support durable, protective construction suited to harsh lunar conditions. This study examines fibre-reinforced composites using LHS-1 and EAC-1 regolith simulants, combining fibre tensile strength with a regolith matrix to improve load-bearing performance. Inspired by textile-reinforced concrete on Earth, this approach enhances tensile capacity and durability compared to unreinforced regolith. Modular components—blocks, panels, structural elements—enable scalable, efficient assembly, supporting adaptable, long-term lunar infrastructure.
Institution: RWTH Aachen University
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7162419590