Development of real-time structural parameter modification (RSPM) systems

Mai Tong; George C. Lee; Zhong Liang

doi:10.1117/12.239064

1 May 1996 Development of real-time structural parameter modification (RSPM) systems

Mai Tong, George C. Lee, Zhong Liang

Proceedings Volume 2717, Smart Structures and Materials 1996: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.239064
Event: 1996 Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, 1996, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

In recent years the authors have engaged in the development of a special technology to optimally modify a structure's physical parameters (mass, damping and stiffness) in time- dependent loading conditions. Specific efforts have been devoted to reduce structural responses under seismic loading. In this regard, there are many other research activities dealing with different devices and control algorithms generally classified in the following categories: passive control, active and hybrid control, adaptive control, semi-active control, etc. All together, this newly emerging field of structural control has generated significant momentum of development. Real-time structural parameter modification (RSPM) is a different approach from the categories mentioned above. A detailed explanation of RSPM is given in the references. In this paper, we discuss a number of fundamental issues facing the development of various structural control technologies. These issues are summarized from our development of RSPM, and are examined based on the view that structural control devices may be considered from only two distinct types: material type and mechanical type. Such a view helps to classify some advantages and disadvantages of different structural protective systems including RSPM.

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Mai Tong, George C. Lee, and Zhong Liang "Development of real-time structural parameter modification (RSPM) systems", Proc. SPIE 2717, Smart Structures and Materials 1996: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, (1 May 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.239064

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