Lunarcrete

Laboratory-determined properties for lunarcrete
Compressive strength 39–75.7 N/mm2 (MPa)
Young's modulus 21.4 kN/mm2
Density 2.6 g/cm3
Temperature coefficient 5.4 × 10−6 K−1

Lunarcrete, also known as "mooncrete", an idea first proposed by Larry A. Beyer of the University of Pittsburgh in 1985, is a hypothetical construction aggregate, similar to concrete, formed from lunar regolith, that would reduce the construction costs of building on the Moon. AstroCrete is a more general concept also applicable for Mars.

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