Abstract: A formulation of the method of stochastic linearization so that it is applicable for symmetric or asymmetric nonlinear systems is presented. Formulas for the generation of the equivalent linear ...

Abstract: An algorithm is described for computing the values of the confluent hypergeometric function at several points spaced densely along an interval of real numbers. Numerical data obtained by using ...

Abstract: Three different algorithms are presented for simulating a time series which is compatible with a given power spectrum of ocean waves. The first algorithm generates the current value of the ...

Abstract: Integrals required for the determination of the response statistics of an arbitrary order linear and time-invariant dynamic system under stationary excitation are examined. These integrals are ...

Abstract: The stationary output of a stable linear dynamic system to white noise input is considered. It is shown that the spectral moments of the output can be determined as the solution of a set ...

Abstract: In this paper a method of parameter identification for a multi-degree-of-freedom structural system in a noisy environment is presented. The method involves an iterative procedure in which initial ...

Abstract: A residual flexibility approach for the analysis of systems involving multiple components subjected to dynamic loading is presented. The reactive forces at the junctions of the components are ...

Abstract: A new method for the solution of problems involving material variability is proposed. The material property is modeled as a stochastic process. The method makes use of a convergent orthogonal ...