Abstract: A class of multivariable discrete-time control laws for flexible mechanical systems with colocated actuators and sensors is characterized. Stability of the proposed control law is derived in terms ...

Abstract: A discrete-time control design approach for periodically time-varying systems is introduced. The method employs a period-to-period (point-mapping) formulation of the system’s dynamics and a ...

Abstract: A method for tracking control of mechanical systems based on artificial neural networks is presented. The controller consists of a proportional plus derivative controller and a two-layer feedforward ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a new design approach for control of periodically time-varying systems. The approach is based on the point-mapping technique to obtain an equivalent linear time-invariant ...

Abstract: In this paper we investigate generic properties of structural modeling pertinent to structural control, with emphasis on noncollocated systems. Analysis is performed on a representative example ...

Abstract: This paper investigates sensitivity properties of structural models pertinent to robust control system design. Special emphasis is put on noncollocated systems. Sensitivity analysis to parameter ...

Abstract: A new approach is presented for deriving control laws for dynamic systems that can be formulated by Hamilton’s canonical equations. The approach uses the complete nonlinear equations of the ...