Sliding mode control of framed structure vibration by an air-pulse actuator

This paper describes the application of an air-pulse actuator for vibration control of a framed structure. Dynamic characteristics of the prototype actuator, that utilizes an air-jet reaction force pulsated by an electromagnetic valve, were investigated to use it as a control actuator. Using a control law based on sliding mode control theory, experiments of the vibration control were carried out. The experimental results verified the validity of the actuator performance.