Loop shaping control of a model story building using smart materials

V. Sethi, G. B. Song, Matthew Franchek

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    Abstract

    This research concerns active vibration control of a two-story model structural frame by using the method of loop shaping. Piezoceramics smart materials, in particular the PZT (Lead Zirconate Titanate), in the form of patches are surface-bonded on the structure and function as actuators and sensors. Sensitivity charts are introduced to assist the control system design. A non-parametric system identification is performed to obtain the frequency response function of the model building. A loop shaped controller is designed using sensitivity charts. The effectiveness of the designed controller is demonstrated by shaker table tests under three earthquakes excitation. The experimental results clearly show that the loop shaping based controller reduces the vibrations experienced by the structure during seismic activities.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Title of host publicationStructural Health Monitoring and Intelligent Infrastructure - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, SHMII 2005
    Pages1519-1527
    Number of pages9
    Volume2
    StatePublished - Dec 1 2006
    Event2nd International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, SHMII 2005 - Shenzhen, China
    Duration: Nov 16 2005Nov 18 2005

    Other

    Other2nd International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, SHMII 2005
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityShenzhen
    Period11/16/0511/18/05

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Civil and Structural Engineering
    • Building and Construction

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