Review of seismic vibration control using 'smart materials'

For the potential application of smart materials to seismic structural cont rol, this paper reviews seismic control techniques for civil engineering st ructures, and developments of smart materials for vibration and noise contr ol. Analytical and finite element methods adopted for the design of distrib uted sensors/actuators using piezoelectric materials are discussed. Investi gation of optimum position of sensors/actuators and damping are also outlin ed.