Journal article
Control of Flexible Structures by Finite Element-Transfer Matrix Approach
IFAC Proceedings Volumes, v 20(1), pp 133-136
Jun 1987
Abstract
For a flexible structure to meet its mission objectives successfully, a close interaction between structural analysis and control group is needed at both the modelling and control design phases. For such an interaction to be beneficial, an integration of suitable methods from both the groups is essential. The finite element-transfer matrix (FETM) approach and the method of decentralized control using optimal control theory are ideally suited for this integration: the FETM method has been developed by structural analysts to overcome the ‘dimension-problem’, which problem is also encountered by control engineers; the decentralized control strategy is being adopted by control engineers to control large flexible structures. This paper presents the development of this method and demonstrates its applicability to the control of distributed parameter systems. Specifically, as an illustration, the control of a simply-supported beam is investigated
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- Title
- Control of Flexible Structures by Finite Element-Transfer Matrix Approach
- Creators
- A. Yousuff - Drexel UniversityT.M. Tan - Drexel UniversityL.Y. Bahar - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- IFAC Proceedings Volumes, v 20(1), pp 133-136
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- Other Identifier
- 991021957137704721