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Figure 19. Damper distribution using the maximum interstory drift (J4) for different search algorithms

structural control research is that it also opens
the door to new possibilities in structural forms
and configurations, such as slender buildings or
bridges with longer spans without compromis-
ing on structural performance. This can only be
achieved through integrated design of structures
with control elements as an integral part. In the

last thirty years, much research has been done on
integrated design of structural/control systems. In-
tegrated optimal structural/control system design
has been acknowledged as an advanced design
methodology for space structures, but only few
applications can be found in civil engineering