NASA NTRS · 19740010325
Soil mechanics
Abstract
The soil mechanics experiment on the Apollo 17 mission to the Taurus-Littrow area of the moon is discussed. The objectives of the experiment were to determine the physical characteristics and mechanical properties of the lunar soil at the surface and subsurface in lateral directions. Data obtained on the lunar surface in conjunction with observations of returned samples of lunar soil are used to determine in-place density and porosity profiles and to determine strength characteristics on local and regional scales.
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Mitchell, J. K., Carrier, W. D., III, Costes, N. C., Houston, W. N., Scott, R. F., Hovland, H. J.. 1973-01-01. Soil mechanics. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740010325
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