In this paper a class of coupled nonlinear dynamical systems subjected to stochastic excitation is considered. It is shown how the exact steady-state probability density function for this class of systems can be constructed. The result is then applied to some classical oscillator problems.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Dynamic systems, Excitation, Steady state, Density, Nonlinear dynamical systems, Probability
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