This paper presents an analysis of the interaction between a structure, an actuator used to control the vibration of the structure, and the control law to be implemented by the actuator. The control hardware used is a proof-mass actuator with experimentally verified dynamics capable of being used in a space structure configuration. A local rate-feedback control law is used. The control of two different structures is presented. The first structure is a cantilevered beam constructed of a quasi-isotropic composite material that is controlled by a single actuator forming the experimental component of the investigation. The second structure is a finite-element model of a truss system controlled by a single actuator. Models of both structures predict the presence of potential instabilities in system performance if proper consideration is not given to interactions between the control law, the structure, and the actuator.


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    Title :

    On the nature of the interaction between structures and proof-mass actuators


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    Publication date :

    1990-02-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English