The Generalized Density Evolution Equation for the Dynamic Analysis of Slender Masonry Structures

Abstract:

Within the framework of structural dynamics, the article deals with the problem ofdetermining at a given moment the probability density function of certain quantities of interest,based on the uncertainties about the initial data, the structure characteristics and the applied loads.The proposed method uses the so-called principle of preservation of probability, and leads towriting a linear partial differential equation for any quantity whose probability density function hasto be determined.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 817)
• Pages: 350-355
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.817.350
• Online since: August 2019
• Authors: Massimiliano Lucchesi*, Barbara Pintucchi, Nicola Zani
• Keywords: Evolution of Probability Density Function, Random State Equations, Structural Dynamics

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