Caughey, T. K.; Ma, F. Complex modes and solvability of nonclassical linear systems. (English) Zbl 0776.70012 J. Appl. Mech. 60, No. 1, 26-28 (1993). Summary: The purpose of this article is to give necessary and sufficient conditions under which nonclassical linear systems can be decoupled or become solvable. Cited in 3 Documents MSC: 70J10 Modal analysis in linear vibration theory 70J99 Linear vibration theory Keywords:asymmetry of mass matrix; decoupling; solvability; necessary and sufficient conditions × Cite Format Result Cite Review PDF Full Text: DOI