Distributed active shock absorbers for flexible structures

Lei Chen, Morteza Mohammadzaheri, Fangpo He, Karl Sammut

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    Abstract

    A Multi-Degree-Of-Freedom (MDOF) Distributed Active Shock Absorber (DASA) for shock vibration suppression in flexible structures is investigated in this paper. The DASA is a simple first order controller that is designed based on the modal positive position feedback strategy to suppress transient vibrations of flexible structures at various harmonics. The DASA can be constructed by using piezoceramic sensors and actuators that are controlled by micro-controller. The effectiveness of the DASA design is validated through multiple-mode control on a flexible cantilever beam system with a single sensor/actuator pair. The experimental results reveal that the proposed strategy is a potentially viable means for real-time control of vibration in large flexible structures.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2008 5th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Electronic)9781424420346, 1424420342 , 9781424420346
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    Event5th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications, ISMA 2008 - Amman, Jordan
    Duration: 27 May 200829 May 2008

    Publication series

    NameInternational Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications
    PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE )
    Number5th

    Conference

    Conference5th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications, ISMA 2008
    Country/TerritoryJordan
    CityAmman
    Period27/05/0829/05/08

    Keywords

    • Distributed Active Shock Absorber
    • DASA
    • Multi-Degree-Of-Freedom
    • MDOF
    • flexible cantilever beam
    • shock vibration suppression

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