M. N. Ichchou, B. Jemai, L. Bellon and L. Jezequel, Smart Materials and Structures 10 1095-1099 (2001)
doi: 10.1088/0964-1726/10/5/401
This paper proposes an experimental mock-up which aims to validate a new concept of a piezo-rubber mount. This new concept is based upon the combination of an electrically-monitored active piezoelectric block with a passive rubber mount. An adaptive control law is then used for an off-line identification and control of the force transmissibility. The new hybrid mount is shown to be very efficient and significantly improves the transfer between disturbances and receiving components.