Abstract: This paper describes the results of a research program to study the behavior of reinforced concrete beams exposed to severe fires. Data are presented from fire tests of six full‐scale beams continuous over one support that ...

Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been studying (as of 1996) a possibility to return to the Moon in 2001 or 2002. The mission will involve many lunar surface activities and may include a concrete ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of structural analyses and a preliminary design of a precast, prestressed concrete lunar base subjected to one atmosphere internal pressure. The proposed infrastructure measures 120 ft in diameter ...