S.H. Hossein Nia Kani
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This article introduces output prediction methods for two types of systems containing sinusoidal-input uniformly convergent (SIUC) elements. The first method considers these elements in combination with single-input single-output linear time-invariant (LTI) systems before, after,
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Active Piezoelectric Metastructures
Relationship of Bandgap Formation With Unit Cell Number and Modal Behaviour
Elastic piezoelectric metastructures with actively implemented resonators offer an opportunity for novel vibration attenuation solutions, thanks to the possibility of creating bandgaps at low frequencies, their tuneability and compactness. We focus on metastructures with sensors
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Reset controllers have demonstrated their effectiveness in enhancing performance in precision motion systems. To further exploiting the potential of reset controllers, this study introduces a parallel-partial reset control structure. Frequency response analysis is effective for t
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Frequency response analysis for reset control systems
Application to predict precision of motion systems
The frequency response analysis describes the steady-state responses of a system to sinusoidal inputs at different frequencies, providing control engineers with an effective tool for designing control systems in the frequency domain. However, conducting this analysis for closed-l
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This study delves into the nonlinear dynamics of metamaterials, exploring the dual objective of enhancing power output and achieving vibration suppression through piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs). Our approach is structured into a sequence of increasingly complex models tha
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Bandgap Dynamics in Locally Resonant Metastructures
A General Theory of Internal Resonator Coupling
The dynamics of metastructures, incorporating both conventional and internally coupled resonators, are investigated to enhance vibration suppression capabilities through a novel mathematical framework. A close-form formulation and a transfer function methodology are introduced, i
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When a linear controller is replaced by a reset controller, it is possible to keep the gain behaviour essentially the same, while improving the phase behaviour. However, because reset control is nonlinear, higher order harmonics appear, which may deteriorate the results. In this
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Incorporating actively implemented resonators within elastic piezoelectric metastructures presents a unique approach for vibration attenuation, enabling the creation of tuneable low-frequency bandgaps. Through feedback control, we enhance the compactness of these metastructures b
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In this work, the proportional Clegg integrator (PCI), a resetting proportional-integrator (PI) element, is studied with the aim of improving the performance of an industrial motion stage currently controlled by a linear controller. A novel parallel continuous reset (CR) architec
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Bandgaps—frequency ranges with reduced vibration transmissibility in elastic structures, are an opportunity for vibration control originating from the research on elastic metamaterials. In this paper, we study the design for bandgap in slender beams with collocated piezoelectric
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In this paper, the higher-order sinusoidal-input describing function (HOSIDF) of the fractional-order hybrid integrator-gain system (HIGS) is derived analytically. The HIGS element, designed as a nonlinear component, aims to overcome limitations inherent in linear control, such a
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This paper proposes an effective approach to en-hance bandgap depth in metastructures with high damping ratios, utilizing piezoelectric actuators coupled with notch filters for improved vibration isolation. The active control strategy focuses on dynamically attenuating specific r
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Exploring the Real-World Challenges and Efficacy of Internal Coupling in Metastructures
An Experimental Perspective
Metastructures with internally coupled resonators promise enhanced vibration control and energy harvesting capabilities by theoretically enabling multiple bandgaps. This paper investigates the feasibility of these theoretical benefits under practical constraints, particularly the
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Reset controllers have demonstrated their efficacy in enhancing transient responses, such as the overshoot and response time in motion control systems. Designing these systems to meet specific transient requirements requires a method for analyzing transient responses. However, th
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Piezoelectric Compensation of Structural Damping in Metamaterial Beams
Stability and Performance Analysis
This paper examines the stability implications of integrating piezoelectric actuators into metamaterial beams, focusing on the compensation of structural damping and its effect on the system's dynamic performance. Metamaterials, characterized by their unique bandgap properties, o
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Metamaterials have marked notable advancements in vibration damping and energy harvesting. However, the specific impact of internal coupled resonators, encompassing both linear and nonlinear types, has received limited attention from researchers. This study aims to delve into thi
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This work proposes a novel nonlinear Proportional-Integral (PI) controller, which utilizes a generalized first-order reset element. The proposed element can achieve similar magnitude-characteristics as its linear counterpart but with less phase lag at the open-loop crossover freq
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This study explores the optimization of bandgap characteristics in locally resonant metastructures through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and optimization algorithms, focusing on the accurate estimation of resonator damping ratios. By developing a novel mathematical framew
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Current reset elements mainly rely on the traditional zero-crossing resetting mechanism. This study introduces a reset element with a new resetting mechanism that distributes multiple resets within a single period for reset controllers with sinusoidal reference inputs. This new c
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Hybrid Tunable Magnet Actuator
Design of a Linearized Force-Flux Tunable Magnet Actuator
Recent studies have shown that tunable magnets (soft permanent magnets) can significantly reduce Joule heating in electromagnetic actuators. To achieve high motion accuracy and repeatability, this article proposes a novel actuator design with a linearized force-flux relation. In
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