On the numerical solution of a nonlocal boundary value problem for a degenerating pseudoparabolic equation

We study a nonlocal boundary value problem for a degenerating pseudoparabolic third-order equation of the general form. For the solution of the problem, we obtain a priori estimates in differential and difference form, which imply the stability of the solution with respect to the initial data and right-hand side on a layer as well as the convergence of the solution of the difference problem to the solution of the differential problem.     

Iterative approximation of a common solution of a split equilibrium problem,a variational inequality problem and a fixed point problem

In this paper, we introduce an iterative method to approximate a common solution of a split equilibrium problem, a variational inequality problem and a fixed point problem for a nonexpansive mapping in real Hilbert spaces. We prove that the sequences generated by the iterative scheme converge strongly to a common solution of the split equilibrium problem, the variational inequality problem and the fixed point problem for a nonexpansive mapping. The results presented in this paper extend and generalize many previously known results in this research area.     

On fractional powers of a pair of matrices and a plate-beam problem

In this paper we consider the transversal deflections of a dynamically-coupled Von Kármán system consisting of a plate which has a beam attached to its one edge. The problem is considered in the form of a non-linear evolution problem in a product space. We show the existence of a unique local solution by following a fractional powers approach to first construct a “weak” solution in a larger space. Regularity properties for this solution yield a unique local strong solution for the original boundary-value problem. This approach entails the introduction of fractional powers of a pair of matrices.     

Solvability of a free-boundary problem for a heterogeneous elastic body

We consider the free-boundary problem for a stationary elastic system. We prove that the problem has a classical solution if the initial data are close to the stationary solution.     

Numerical solution of a nonlinear reaction diffusion equation

In this paper, the authors propose a numerical method to compute the solution of a Cauchy problem with blow-up of the solution. The problem is split in two parts: a hyperbolic problem which is solved by using Hopf and Lax formula and a parabolic problem solved by a backward linearized Euler method in time and a finite element method in space. It is proved that the numerical solution blows up in a finite time as the exact solution and the support of the approximation of a self-similar solution remains bounded. The convergence of the scheme is obtained.     

Stability of a smooth flow in a Laval nozzle

A boundary-value problem for a non-linear second-order equation of mixed type in a cylindrical domain is considered. This problem simulates the development of small disturbances in a transonic flow of a chemical mixture in a Laval nozzle. The existence of a regular solution is proved with the help of a priori estimates for a corresponding linear problem and the contractive mapping theorem. The solution of the linear problem is constructed by the Galerkin method.     

On the uniqueness of a solution of a two-phase free boundary problem

In this paper, we study the uniqueness problem of a two-phase elliptic free boundary problem arising from the phase transition problem subject to given boundary data. We show that in general the comparison principle between the sub- and super-solutions does not hold, and there is no uniqueness of either a viscosity solution or a minimizer of this free boundary problem by constructing counter-examples in various cases in any dimension. In one-dimension, a bifurcation phenomenon presents and the uniqueness problem has been completely analyzed. In fact, the critical case signifies the change from uniqueness to non-uniqueness of a solution of the free boundary problem. Non-uniqueness of a solution of the free boundary problem suggests different physical stationary states caused by different processes, such as melting of ice or solidification of water, even with the same prescribed boundary data. However, we prove that a uniqueness theorem is true for the initial-boundary value problem of an ε-evolutionary problem which is the smoothed two-phase parabolic free boundary problem.     

Dirichlet problem for a third-order equation of mixed type in a rectangular domain

For a third-order differential equation of parabolic-hyperbolic type, we suggest a method for studying the first boundary value problem by solving an inverse problem for a second-order equation of mixed type with unknown right-hand side. We obtain a uniqueness criterion for the solution of the inverse problem. The solution of the inverse problem and the Dirichlet problem for the original equation is constructed in the form of the sum of a Fourier series.     

Solution of a regularized problem for a stationary magnetic field in a nonhomogeneous conducting medium by a finite element method

The use of a vector finite element method for solving a regularized stationary magnetic field problem, which is formulated in terms of a vector magnetic potential, is validated. A generalized solutionis approximated using first-order Nedelec vector elements of the second kind on tetrahedrons. The existence and uniqueness of the solution to a discrete regularized problem and its convergence to the generalized solution for the case of an inhomogeneous (in the electromagnetic properties) domain are justified. Some issues of the numerical solution to the discrete regularized problem are discussed. Approaches to optimize the algorithms are shown on a series of numerical experiments.     

Impact of a cone on a thin elastic membrane

The problem of computation of parameters of motion of a thin elastic membrane under the Impact of a rigid body, was considered by various authors (see [1] together with bibliography) without, however, yielding a rational solution. This paper presents a full qualitative analysis of solution of this problem for the case of normal impact of a circular cone moving with constant velocity on an infinite elastic membrane of constant thickness. Although this is the simplest case, it is important, insofar as it brings to light the characteristic features of the problem. In the “membrane” approximation the thickness of the layer is found to be an unessential parameter, therefore the problem, as postulated by us, is self-similar and its solution is reducible to the problem for ordinary differential equations.     

Stability of a singularly perturbed problem

We prove the stability of the mixed problem for a system of telegraph equations under a perturbation of one of the boundary conditions by a sum of a singular perturbation (a small parameter multiplying the highest derivative) and a small regular perturbation. The solution of the problem consists of the current and voltage in a segment of a telegraph line. One of its ends is short-circuited, and a capacitor of small capacity, together with a nonlinear resistance whose volt-ampere characteristic is perturbed by a small term, is connected to the other end. We prove the convergence of the solution of the problem to the unique continuous piecewise continuously differentiable solution of the unperturbed problem bifurcating at some instant of time from its unique classical solution.     

The compression of a thin strip of material in a superplasticity state

The viscoplastic flow of a thin strip of material in a superplasticity state between rigid, converging parallel planes (an analogue of Prandtl's problem) is investigated. An analytical quadrature solution of the problem is constructed, asymptotically precise in the same sense as Prandtl's solution. Special cases are considered where the solution (including an approximate solution) is written out fully. The effects of superplasticity are determined.     

Inverse problem for a quasilinear hyperbolic equation with a nonlocal boundary condition containing a delay argument

We consider a problem for a quasilinear hyperbolic equation with a nonlocal condition that contains a retarded argument. By reducing this problem to a nonlinear integrofunctional equation, we prove the existence and uniqueness theorem for its solution. We pose an inverse problem of finding a solution-dependent coefficient of the equation on the basis of additional information on the solution; the information is given at a fixed point in space and is a function of time. We prove the uniqueness theorem for the solution of the inverse problem. The proof is based on the derivation and analysis of an integro-functional equation for the difference of two solutions of the inverse problem.     

Inverse problem for a quasilinear system of partial differential equations with a nonlocal boundary condition

An initial boundary-value problem for a quasilinear system of partial differential equations with a nonlocal boundary condition involving a delayed argument is considered. The existence of a unique solution to this problem is proved by reducing it to a system of nonlinear integral-functional equations. The inverse problem of finding a solution-dependent coefficient of the system from additional information on a solution component specified at a fixed point of space as a function of time is formulated. The uniqueness of the solution of the inverse problem is proved. The proof is based on the derivation and analysis of an integral-functional equation for the difference between two solutions of the inverse problem.     

Nonuniqueness of solutions for a singular diffusion problem

In this paper, we consider a singular diffusion problem and show, by constructing a counterexample, that the weak solution to the problem is not unique. The proof consists of several steps. First, we prove that there exists a maximal weak solution to the problem. We show that the support of the continuous maximal weak solution cannot decrease in time. Then we cite an example of a nonnegative continuous function with shrinking support that also solves the problem, and therefore the problem possesses at least two weak solutions for some continuous nonnegative initial data.     

Unique Solvability of the Inverse Problem with a Time-Dependent Boundary Condition for a Sorption Model

A mixed initial boundary-value problem is considered for nonequilibrium sorption dynamics with inner-diffusion kinetics. The problem allows for convection and longitudinal diffusion and has a time-dependent boundary condition. This condition contains the time derivative of a solution component and constitutes the balance equation for the absorbed mixture near the output boundary of the sorption region—inside the diffusion barrier. Bounds on the solution of the direct problem are obtained: nonnegativity of the solution and its first time derivatives, and boundedness of the solution by known functions. The inverse problem of estimating the nonlinear system parameter—the sorption isotherm—is considered and a uniqueness theorem is proved.     

Reduction from a Semi-Infinite Interval to a Finite Interval of a Nonlinear Boundary Value Problem for a System of Second-Order Equations with a Small Parameter

We consider a boundary value problem over a semi-infinite interval for a nonlinear autonomous system of second-order ordinary differential equations with a small parameter at the leading derivatives. We impose certain constraints on the Jacobian under which a solution to the problem exists and is unique. To transfer the boundary condition from infinity, we use the well-known approach that rests on distinguishing the variety of solutions satisfying the limit condition at infinity. To solve an auxiliary Cauchy problem, we apply expansions of a solution in the parameter.     

Optimal boundary force control at one end of a string for a given displacement mode at the other end

We solve the problem of optimal boundary force control at one end of a string for the case of a given displacement mode at the other end. The problem is studied in the sense of a generalized solution of the corresponding mixed initial-boundary value problem in the Sobolev space. We also solve the problem of choosing an optimal boundary control from infinitely many feasible controls. The generalized solution of the mixed initial-boundary value problem is constructed in closed form, and the uniqueness of the solution is proved.     

The motion of a screw dislocation in a wedge-shaped region

The problem of antiplane deformation for a wedge-shaped region containing a uniformly moving screw dislocation is considered. A general solution of the problem is obtained using Laplace and Kontorovich-Lebedev integral transformations. It is shown during the solution that the method is suitable for a wedge apex angle greater than n. The limiting case, when the wedge-shaped region is a half-plane, is also considered. For this case the solution can be simplified considerably.     

On the Existence of a Generalized Solution of the Saturated-Unsaturated Filtration Problem

We study the existence of a generalized solution of an initial–boundary value problem describing the process of unsteady filtration of a liquid in a bounded region of an n-dimensional space. We consider the case in which the Kirchhoff transformation used to determine the generalized solution takes the real axis into a semiaxis bounded below. An auxiliary problem is constructed. It is proved that any solution of the auxiliary problem is a solution of the problem under study. The solvability of the auxiliary problem is established by using the method of semidiscretization in time and the Galerkin method.