1. Dynamics.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Models.- 3 Controllability and Observability.- 4 Norms.- 5 Model Reduction.- 6 Assignment.- 7 Actuator and Sensor Placement.- 2. Control.- 8 Dissipative Controllers.- 9 LQG Controllers.- 10 H? and H2 Controllers.- Appendix A Matlab Functions.- A.1 Transformation to the Modal Representation.- A.2 Open-Loop Balanced Representation.- A.5 Hankel Modal Norm.- A.6 LQG Balanced Representation.- Appendix B Structural Parameters.- B.1 Stiffness and Mass Matrices of the 2D Truss.- B.2 State-Space Representation of the Deep Space Network Antenna.- References.

This book addresses problems in structural dynamics and control encountered in applications such as robotics, aerospace structures, earthquake-damage prevention, and active noise suppression. The rapid developments of new technologies and computational power have made it possible to formulate and solve engineering problems that seemed unapproachable only a few years ago. This presentation combines concepts from control engineering (such as system norms and controllability) and structural engineering (such as modal properties and models), thereby revealing new structural properties as well as giving new insight into well-known laws. This book will assist engineers in designing control systems and dealing with the complexities of structural dynamics.