A Metaheuristic-based Fuzzy Controller for Semi-active Control of Magnetorheological Dampers

Aim of this study is to propose a control strategy based on Simulated Annealing (SA) as a metaheuristic algorithm and Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC) for semi-active nonlinear control of structures equipped with Magnetorheological (MR) dampers to prevent damage from severe dynamic loads such as earthquakes. MR dampers as promising semi-active control mechanisms are focus of attention for reducing seismic response of structures in the world of structural engineering. A fuzzy controller is applied to establish interactive relationships between structural responses and input voltages to the MR damper. A modified simulated annealing algorithm is employed as an evolutionary algorithm to design the fuzzy controller, which is herein described as a Modified Simulated Annealing-Fuzzy Logic Controller (MSA-FLC). Results of numerical simulations demonstrated the efficiency of the proposed smart strategy compared to similar methodologies recommended by other researchers.