Textbook in PDF format This book provides a comprehensive and practical framework for model-based control of MKC (mass–stiffness–damping or mass–spring–damper) systems, emphasizing seamless integration of theory and application. It explores the intricacies of modeling and control strategies tailored to the complexities of MKC systems, prevalent in various industrial applications. Clear explanations and real-world examples equip readers with advanced techniques for enhancing system performance, robustness, and adaptability in the face of nonlinearities and uncertainties