Damping of Vibration of Adaptive Structures - Computer Simulation and Experimental Verification

Abstract

A new concept of semi-active damping of vibration of adaptive structures (equipped with controllable devices able to switch on and off specially designed structural inter-connections) is presented. Computer simulations as well as experimental tests of performance of self-controlled adaptive structures are demonstrated. High efficiency and easy applicability of the proposed control strategy (based on the simple law releasing structural inter-connections for an instant, just after the local vibration peaks) is commented.