This paper presents the concept of a new vibration control system in which motions of an Al-Fe alloy thin beam/plate with magnetized segments can be suppressed or activated through electromagnetic forces induced by an applied electric current. Analytical evaluation of the induced electromagnetic forces acting both on the electric current applied and on the magnetized segments are derived from an electromagnetic consideration. To examine the feasibility of the proposed vibration control system, we have formulated a simple regulator problem in which the disturbed motion of the thin alloy beam caused by an impulsive force is suppressed.
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