Dynamic Design and Vibration Control of Flexible Structures
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Machine Design and Theory".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 268
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Interests: industrial engineering; civil engineering; aerospace engineering; materials science; structural mechanics; fracture mechanics; applied computational mathematics; composite materials and structures; structural junctions; retrofitting of existing structures; thin-walled beams; rheology of materials
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Dear Colleagues,
The development and analysis of flexible structures within dynamics are crucial factors across many fields of modern engineering, from aerospace to civil and precision mechanical engineering. The effective control of vibrations and the dynamic design of lightweight, high-performance systems remain prevalent and complex topics for researchers and engineers.
This Special Issue aims to share recent advances and innovative technologies in the design and control of flexible structures. The goal is to explore solutions that ensure high performance, durability, and structural safety.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel Modeling and Dynamic Analysis Methods for flexible structures (FEM, analytical, and semi-analytical approaches);
- Active and Semi-Active Vibration Control Systems for smart structures and vehicle suspensions (e.g., piezoelectric actuators and magnetorheological dampers);
- Optimized Structural Design to enhance dynamic stiffness and intrinsic damping;
- Parameter Identification and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Techniques for real-time dynamic assessment;
- Dynamics and Control of Flexible Manipulators and Lightweight Robots operating at high speeds;
- Noise and Vibration Harshness (NVH) Reduction Strategies in complex systems;
- Innovative Applications in aerospace engineering (satellite structures and wings), civil engineering (bridges and skyscrapers), and precision mechanical engineering;
- Dynamics and Control of Lightweight Space Structures.
Dr. Valentino Paolo Berardi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- flexible structures
- dynamics
- vibration control
- base isolation systems
- energy dissipation systems
- tuned mass damper
- tuned liquid damper
- structural health monitoring
- damage detection algorithms
- noise and vibration harshness
- active and passive suspension systems
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