Controllability of networks of strings and masses

Modelling, analysis and control of networks of strings: using Hamilton's principle, a nonlinear system of partial differential equations describing the dynamics of a network of vibrating strings joining point masses is derived. The existence of equilibrium configurations is established and some...

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Main Author: Wei, Ming
Other Authors: Schmidt, G. (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1994
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