Identification of Smart Structures with Robust Control under Stochastic Excitation

In light of past research in this field, this paper intends to discuss some innovative approaches in vibration control of smart structures, particularly in the case of structures with embedded piezoelectric materials. In this work, we review the principal problems in mechanical engineering that the structural control engineer has to address when designing robust control laws: structural modeling techniques, uncertainty modeling, and robustness validation under stochastic excitation. Control laws are desirable for systems where guaranteed stability or performance is required despite the presence of multiple sources of uncertainty.