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Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  Volume 11, Number 6, June 2001 , pages 617-636
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sem.2001.11.6.617
 

Review of seismic vibration control using \'smart materials\'
S. Valliappan and K. Qi(Australia)

 
Abstract
    For the potential application of smart materials to seismic structural control, this paper reviews
seismic control techniques for civil engineering structures, and developments of smart materials for vibration
and noise control. Analytical and finite element methods adopted for the design of distributed sensors/
actuators using piezoelectric materials are discussed. Investigation of optimum position of sensors/actuators
and damping are also outlined.
 
Key Words
    smart materials; seismic vibration control; finite element.
 
Address
S. Valliappan and K. Qi, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
 
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