Lunar Settlement Structural Design

Could you please tell me what the connection is between the three pictures that follow and lunar exploration?

Is it difficult to find?...

Consider the implications of inefficient geotechnical reconnaissance, errors in structural design, or mistakes during construction works. Are you able to dig it now?...

Yes, the same would be true in the case of the Moon. Small surface landers are likely to be less susceptible to this problem, but...

But larger and heavier vertical landers could potentially face this challenge.

How much soil deformation can a construction withstand while still respecting its serviceability limit state? What are the admissible limits, and is there a design protocol to follow? These are just a few of the many questions that remain to be answered.

Today, I had the opportunity to present my final project on Lunar Settlement Structural Design at the International Space University. The focus was the potential failure or excessive deformation of the ground and how it could impact the structural integrity. The results and conclusions of my project were very interesting, and it is clear that future lunar missions or settlement feasibility design should prioritize geotechnical reconnaissance and interaction between structure and soil, to avoid potential issues with the structural integrity of lunar settlements.

If you're interested in learning more about other geotechnical engineering challenges on the Moon, or want to explore how to prepare the infrastructure, there is much to discover. I'm open to discussing these topics in greater detail and further research.