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Active Mass Damper - 1FLR
Challenge:
Design a control system to dampen the vibrations
in a building-like structure.
Description:
This experiment is similar in nature to Active
Mass Dampers used to suppress vibrations in tall structures to
protect against earthquakes and wind. A tall building-like structure
is instrumented with an accelerometer to measure the acceleration
of the "roof" relative to earth. The structure is flexible
along its facade. A cart driven by a rack and pinion mechanism
is mounted at the top of the structure and is free to move along
in the same direction as the structure.
The aim is to design a feedback controller
that measures the cart position and the acceleration of the "roof" to
dampen the vibrations of the structure effectively. The system
is supplied with a state feedback controller. You may design any
other controller you wish.
Difficulty:
Undergraduate - second course / Graduate /
Project / Research
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