BOUNDARY CONTROL AND STABILIZATION OF AN AXIALLY MOVING VISCOELASTIC STRING UNDER A BOUNDARY DISTURBANCE

Abstract

In this paper, we consider a system modelling an axially moving viscoelastic string subject to an unknown boundary disturbance. It is controlled by a hydraulic touch-roll actuator at the right boundary which is capable of suppressing the transverse vibrations that occur during the movement of the string. The multiplier method is employed to design a robust boundary control law to ensure the reduction of the transvesre vibrations of the string.