{"product_id":"technology-of-semiactive-devices-and-applications-in-vibration-mitigation-hardback-9780470022894","title":"Technology of Semiactive Devices and Applications in Vibration Mitigation (Hardback) 9780470022894","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTechnology of Semiactive Devices and Applications in Vibration Mitigation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eFabio Casciati (Author), Georges Magonette (Author), Francesco Marazzi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470022894, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 February 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 15.8 x 2 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eResearchers have studied many methods of using active and passive control devices for absorbing vibratory energy. Active devices, while providing significant reductions in structural motion, typically require large (and often multiply-redundant) power sources, and thereby raise concerns about stability. Passive devices are fixed and cannot be modified based on information of excitation or structural response. Semiactive devices on the other hand can provide significant vibration reductions comparable to those of active devices but with substantially reduced power requirements and in a stable manner.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTechnology of Semiactive Devices and Applications in Vibration Mitigation\u003c\/i\u003e presents the most up-to-date research into semiactive control systems and illustrates case studies showing their implementation and effectiveness in mitigating vibration. The material is presented in a way that people not familiar with control or structural dynamics can easily understand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting structural dynamics with control, this book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a history of semiactive control and a bibliographic review of the most common semiactive control strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents state-of-the-art semiactive control systems and illustrates several case studies showing their implementation and effectiveness to mitigate vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates applications related to noise attenuation, wind vibration damping and earthquake effects mitigation amongst others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a detailed comparison between collocated and non-collocated systems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormulates the design concepts and control algorithms in simple and readable language.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes an appendix that contains critical considerations about semiactive devices and methods of evaluation of the original damping of a structure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTechnology of Semiactive Devices and Applications in Vibration Mitigation\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have resource for researchers, practitioners and design engineers working in civil, automotive and mechanical engineering. In addition it is undoubtedly the key reference for all postgraduate students studying in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Figures.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Tables.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Algorithms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Symbols.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization of the Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Reliability, Robustness and Structural Control.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Preliminary Concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 System Representation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 A Comparison of Passive, Active and Semiactive Control Strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Collocated and Non-collocated Systems.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Definition of Collocated System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Centralized and Non-centralized Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Linear and Non-linear Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 The Problem of Spillover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Advantages and Disadvantages of Collocated and Non-collocated Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 A Numerical Comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Semiactive Devices.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Basic Idea and a Brief History.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Variable Viscous Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Variable Stiffness Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Magnetorheological Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Friction Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Tuned Liquid Dampers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Electro-inductive Device.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Air-jet Actuators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 SMA Actuators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Semiactive Control Laws.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Control Strategies and Algorithms for Semiactive Damping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Implementation Schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Implementation of Semiactive Control Strategies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Hardware Control Implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Real-time Software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Non-centralized Control Versus Collocated Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Experimental Verification.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 The Challenges of Performance-based Design in Structural Testing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Base-isolated Buildings and Bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Supplemental Damping Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Experimental Methods in Structural Dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Assessment of Structural Control Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Stability and Foreseen Developments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Preliminary Concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Semiactive Features.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Conclusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Damping.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1 Types of Damping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2 Why Have a Damping Matrix?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.3 Rayleigh Damping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52256237486360,"sku":"9780470022894","price":86.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470022894.jpg?v=1781274503","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/technology-of-semiactive-devices-and-applications-in-vibration-mitigation-hardback-9780470022894","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}