Abstract: Experiments are performed to actively suppress vibration of a flexible four-bar linkage mechanism bonded with piezoelectric materials as sensor and actuator. The control system is built up with ...

Abstract: After firewater accumulates on the vehicle deck of a roll-on/roll-off cargo and passenger (ROPAX) vessel, the rolling of the vessel in a seaway can lead to the unexpected and rapid worsening of the situation. This paper ...