Using Concrete to build space ships...

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Thread: Using Concrete to build space ships...

# 19421 byFrank on Feb. 21, 2004, 3:52 p.m.
Member since 2022-08-22

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>> Yes iron refining involves a lot more energy and mass
>> than concrete for sure. The trick is that iron is
>> useful for a lot of items concrete isn't so you would
>> need iron production facilities regardless.
>
>Plus, I've heard concrete advocates recommend prestressed steel cables
>inside the concrete structures.

I would prefer CNT materials inside and outside since those are much
stronger than steel.

Frank