Abstract: A method is presented for the analysis and simulation of the dynamic response of systems containing several long, flexible bodies driven by actuators at joints and attachment points. Applications ...

Abstract: A two degree of freedom vehicle model is analyzed for its performance sensitivity as a function of the system’s feedback gains. Three measures of performance, namely, sprung mass isolation, ...

Abstract: A new performance criterion is proposed for the synthesis of optimum linear isolators subject to random inputs. This criterion is based upon the values of displacement and acceleration; the ...

Abstract: Several optimum and suboptimum isolators are discussed with respect to three different criteria appropriate to shock and vibration isolation. In attempting to show the limitations of performance ...