Compaction Testing on Lunar Highland Simulant Using a Vibrating Drum Roller

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dc.contributor.authorAgarwal, A.K.
dc.contributor.authorJaksa, M.B.
dc.contributor.authorScott, B.T.
dc.contributor.authorKuo, Y.L.
dc.contributor.conferenceASCE Earth and Space : Biennial International Conference (15 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2024 : Miami Florida)
dc.contributor.editorMalla, R.B.
dc.contributor.editorLittell, J.D.
dc.contributor.editorKrishnan, S.
dc.contributor.editorRhode-Barbarigos, L.
dc.contributor.editorPradhananga, N.
dc.contributor.editorLee, S.J.
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractNASA is soon to send astronauts to explore the Moon near the lunar South Pole, which is predominantly composed of lunar highlands regolith. Understanding the lunar ground is an essential aspect of this endeavor. This study presents the results of laboratory testing involving a 1:13 scale model of a vibrating drum roller compactor incorporating a lunar highland simulant. Surface settlements, earth pressures, and densities were measured to quantify the extent of improvement. The results demonstrate that the technique is effective in compacting the near-surface regolith simulant. Further studies are required to determine the most effective travel speed and frequency of vibration.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityAkshay K. Agarwal, Mark B. Jaksa, Brendan T. Scott and Yien Lik Kuo
dc.identifier.citationProceedings of the 19th ASCE ASD Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction and Operations in Challenging Environment (Earth and Space 2024), 2024 / Malla, R.B., Littell, J.D., Krishnan, S., Rhode-Barbarigos, L., Pradhananga, N., Lee, S.J. (ed./s), pp.763-773
dc.identifier.doi10.1061/9780784485736.068
dc.identifier.orcidAgarwal, A.K. [0000-0002-8748-7397]
dc.identifier.orcidJaksa, M.B. [0000-0003-3756-2915]
dc.identifier.orcidScott, B.T. [0000-0001-5409-7678]
dc.identifier.orcidKuo, Y.L. [0000-0003-4000-9221]
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2440/144871
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
dc.rights© 2024 ASCE
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485736.068
dc.subjectlunar ground; lunar highland simulant
dc.titleCompaction Testing on Lunar Highland Simulant Using a Vibrating Drum Roller
dc.typeConference paper
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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