Model-Based Control of Elastic Structures with Impacts

Abstract The paper introduces into the concept of model-based control of elastic structures with impacts. Based on a robust linear observer technique applied to estimate the unknown impacts feedback rules can be applied to optimize the dynamical behavior of the system. The complete procedure of estimation and control is shown by simulations. Results of the observer-based estimation of unknown impacts are presented. As a new result, it is observed that the proposed observer technique can generally (but with limitations) be applied to distributed elastic structures. The limitations are discussed in the contribution.