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A modified Finite Element-Transfer Matrix for control design of space structures
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A modified Finite Element-Transfer Matrix for control design of space structures

T.-M. Tan, A. Yousuff, L. Y. Bahar and M. Konstandinidis
Computers & structures, v 36(1 19), pp 47-55
01 Jan 1990
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0045-7949(90)90173-Y
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Abstract

STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
The Finite Element-Transfer Matrix (FETM) method was developed for reducing the computational efforts involved in structural analysis. While being widely used by structural analysts, this method does, however, have certain limitations, particularly when used for the control design of large flexible structures. In this paper, a new formulation based on the FETM method is presented. The new method effectively overcomes the limitations in the original FETM method, and also allows an easy construction of reduced models that are tailored for the control design. Other advantages of this new method include the ability to extract open loop frequencies and mode shapes with less computation, and simplification of the design procedures for output feedback, constrained compensation, and decentralized control. The development of this new method and the procedures for generating reduced models using this method are described in detail and the role of the reduced models in control design is discussed through an illustrative example.

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