Tadi, Mohsen2014-03-142014-03-141991etd-10142005-103100http://hdl.handle.net/10919/39868In this paper we consider computational algorithms for constructing design models for LQR control of a Timoshenko structure. We consider two finite element schemes and compare their robustness property. The functional gains are also compared against their counterpart when an Euler-Bernoulli model is used to describe the dynamics of the beam. Results indicates that the choice of finite element scheme has a direct bearing on the convergence of the functional gains.iv, 164 leavesBTDapplication/pdfenIn CopyrightLD5655.V856 1991.T324GirdersDissertationhttp://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-10142005-103100/