This article investigates finite-time optimal and suboptimal controls for time-varying systems
with state and control nonlinearities. The state-dependent Riccati equation (SDRE) …

This paper presents an extensive tutorial and a complete review on the state-dependent
Riccati equation (SDRE). The review covers contributions from the beginning to (near the …

The purpose of this work is to study an interaction between the sugarcane borer and its
parasitoids (Trichogramma galloi, and Cotesia flavipes). The interaction between these …

This paper investigates the performance of an integrated control system based on the
acoustic black hole effect and piezoelectric actuators for structural vibration suppression in …

The first objective of this work is to present, to some extent, a deep introduction to the basic
concepts on real and functional analysis. In principle, the text is written for applied …

The first part of this book develops in details the basic tools of functional analysis, measure
and integration and Sobolev spaces theory, which will be used in the development of the …

Buoy systems are an alternative for micropowering small devices in remote locations. Portal
frames are very useful to harvest the energy of the waves into usable energy. Thus, using …

This work considers the classical minimum compliance topology optimization in linear
elasticity. The objective is minimizing a cost functional comprises the work of structural …

In the context of active vibration suppression, an integrated topology optimization framework
is proposed for the optimal control of dynamic structures. This article formulates a new …

This paper presents position and vibration control of a flexible robot composed of two rigid
and one flexible links. Position is controlled by the current applied to the DC motor armature …