Dynamics and Control of Structures

A text/reference on analysis of structures that deform in use. Presents a new, integrated approach to analytical dynamics, structural dynamics and control theory and goes beyond classical dynamics of rigid bodies to incorporate analysis of flexibility of structures. Includes real-world examples of applications such as robotics, precision machinery and aircraft structures. Newtonian Mechanics.

Principles of Analytical Mechanics.

Concepts from Linear System Theory.

Lumped-Parameter Structures.

Control of Lumped-Parameter Systems: Classical Approach.

Control of Lumped-Parameter Systems: Modern Approach.

Distributed-Parameter Structures: Exact and ApproximateMethods.

Control of Distributed Structures.

A Review of Literature on Structural Control.

References.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

Leonard Meirovitch is the author of Dynamics and Control of Structures, published by Wiley.