In this publication the recent advances in the field of modern control theory are covered and presented. This volume is intended for engineers using control theory methods including finite element analysis and robustness to model design structures.
FE and BE combined techniques in structural analysis and optimization,
C. Cali and R. Esposito; simultaneous optimization of structure and robust
control, N.S. Khot; techniques in reduced order dynamic compensator design
for stability robustness of linear discrete-time systems, S.R. Kolla and J.
Farison; robust control synthesis via mathematical programming techniques,
J.A. Tekawy and C.T. Leondes; system parameter estimation from sampled data,
C.M. Liaw; outback feedback stabilization of uncertain systems with state
delay, M.S. Mahmoud; techniques in coupled modal sliding mode control of
vibration in flexible structures, C-K. Kao; control and dynamics of the deep
space network antennas, W.K. Gawronski and J.A. Mellstrom.
