Structural Motion Engineering

• Main Authors: Connor, Jerome (Author), Laflamme, Simon (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Structural mechanics.; Vibration.; Dynamical systems.; Dynamics.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Building materials.; Building construction.; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.; Building Construction.; Structural Mechanics.; Building Materials.; Solid Construction.

This innovative volume provides a systematic treatment of the basic concepts and computational procedures for structural motion design and engineering for civil installations. The authors illustrate the application of motion control to a wide spectrum of buildings through many examples. Topics cover...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Part 1. Passive Control
• Optimal Stiffness Distribution–Static Loading
• Optimal Stiffness/Damping for Dynamic Loading
• Optimal Passive Damping Distribution
• Tuned Mass Damper Systems
• Base Isolation Systems
• Part 2. Active and Semi-Active Control
• Applications of Active Control
• Structural Control Dynamics
• Linear Control
• Advanced Control Theory.