Chapter 3

Active Intelligent Control

Abstract

In this chapter, principles and classifications of active intelligent control systems are introduced firstly, and basic contents of the active mass control system and active tendon control system, including the basic principles, the mathematical model, structural analysis, and engineering examples are presented. Finally, other active intelligent control systems are introduced briefly.

Keywords

Active intelligent control; active mass control; active tendon control

Active intelligent control was started in the 1950s, but the systemic research and practical application in civil engineering structures was started around 1990. The most common active control devices are active mass damper (AMD) system and active ...

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