The physical and mechanical properties of the unconsolidated lunar surface material samples that were obtained during the Apollo missions were studied. Sources of data useful for deduction of soil information, and methods used to obtained the data are indicated. A model for lunar soil behavior is described which considers soil characteristics, density and porosity, strength, compressibility, and trafficability parameters. Lunar history and processes are considered, and a comparison is made of lunar and terrestrial soil behavior. The impact of the findings on future exploration and development of the moon are discussed, and publications resulting from lunar research by the soil mechanics team members are listed.


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    Title :

    Apollo Soil Mechanics Experiment S-200


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    135 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Apollo soil mechanics experiment S-200

    Mitchell, J. K. / Houston, W. N. / Carrier, W. D., III et al. | NTRS | 1974


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