Abstract: This paper proposes a general control system for building structures by active tendons. The practical feasibility of the control system is numerically tested by a discrete‐time mathematical model, which takes into account ...

Abstract: This paper presents an algorithm for automatic control of open‐channel flow. The design of a control algorithm is essentially conditioned by two features of the open‐channel dynamics: (1) The time‐inverse propagation process ...

Abstract: This paper is continuation of a companion paper in which a numerical assessment about the efficiency and the robustness of predictive control of structures was performed on single‐degree‐of‐freedom systems. In this paper ...

Abstract: In this and a companion paper, a methodology for implementation of modal predictive control of structures is described. Predictive control is formulated, within an independent modal space control (IMSC) approach, for the ...

Abstract: A hybrid seismic control system for building structures is considered, which combines a class of passive nonlinear base isolator with an active control system. The active control forces are applied to the structural base ...

Abstract: The formulation of a predictive control law and its implementation in a computer control system for the seismic response of an experimental model structure is presented. Two main characteristics of the control system are ...