Real-time control of a shape memory alloy adaptive vibration absorber

The tuned vibration absorber (TVA) is a well established vibration control device. An adaptive TVA (ATVA) is one whose properties can be continuously adapted to maintain optimal tuning. This paper concerns an ATVA with shape memory alloy (SMA) elements: heating or cooling the SMA changes its elastic...

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Main Authors: Rustighi, E. (Author), Brennan, M.J (Author), Mace, B.R (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2005.
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