Asymptotic Dichotomy in a Class of Fourth-Order Nonlinear Delay Differential Equations with Damping

All solutions of a fourth-order nonlinear delay differential equation are shown to converge to zero or to oscillate. Novel Riccati type techniques involving third-order linear differential equations are employed. Implications in the deflection of elastic horizontal beams are also indicated.

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Main Authors: Chengmin Hou, Sui Sun Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Abstract and Applied Analysis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/484158
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