In this paper, the problem of modeling and output feedback control design for smart structural system using piezoelectric as sensor/actuator is addressed. The model for a smart cantilever beam is developed by Finite Element Method (FEM). State space models for a smart cantilever beam with single sensor/actuator for three different sensor/actuator locations are obtained. The fast output sampling feedback control is designed to control the first two vibration modes for each sensor/actuator location and its performance is evaluated. © 2002 SPIE · 0277-786X/02/$15.00.