Finite element analysis of a static contact problem with Coulomb friction

A unilateral contact problem with a variable coefficient of friction is solved by a simplest variant of the finite element technique. The coefficient of friction may depend on the magnitude of the tangential displacement. The existence of an approximate solution and some a priori estimates are proved.     

Asymptotic modeling of Signorini problem with Coulomb friction for a linearly elastostatic shallow shell

In 2002–2003, Paumier studied the Signorini problem with friction in the linear Kirchhoff–Love theory of plates using the convergence method. In 2008, Léger and Miara generalized this study to the case of linearized shallow shell but without friction. The purpose of this paper is to extend those results to the case of linearized shallow shell with a Coulomb friction law. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Interaction of faults under slip‐dependent friction. Non‐linear eigenvalue analysis

We analyse the evolution of a system of finite faults by considering the non‐linear eigenvalue problems associated to static and dynamic solutions on unbounded domains. We restrict our investigation to the first eigenvalue (Rayleigh quotient). We point out its physical significance through a stability analysis and we give an efficient numerical algorithm able to compute it together with the corresponding eigenfunction. We consider the anti‐plane shearing on a system of finite faults under a slip‐dependent friction in a linear elastic domain, not necessarily bounded. The static problem is formulated in terms of local minima of the energy functional. We introduce the non‐linear (static) eigenvalue problem and we prove the existence of a first eigenvalue/eigenfunction characterizing the isolated local minima. For the dynamic problem, we discuss the existence of solutions with an exponential growth, to deduce a (dynamic) non‐linear eigenvalue problem. We prove the existence of a first dynamic eigenvalue and we analyse its behaviour with respect to the friction parameter. We deduce a mixed finite element discretization of the non‐linear spectral problem and we give a numerical algorithm to approach the first eigenvalue/eigenfunction. Finally we give some numerical results which include convergence tests, on a single fault and a two‐faults system, and a comparison between the non‐linear spectral results and the time evolution results. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A three‐dimensional finite element model for the control of certain non‐linear bioreactors

This paper deals with the dynamics of non‐linear distributed parameter fixed‐bed bioreactors. The model consists of a pair of non‐linear partial differential (evolution) equations. The true spatially three‐dimensional situation is considered instead of the usual one‐dimensional approximation. This enables one to take into account the effects of flow profiles and the true location of the measurement transducer. The (output) evolution of the corresponding open‐loop control system is simulated. Furthermore, the associated closed‐loop system with respect to the relevant output function is considered. Especially, the asymptotic output tracking is found to be successful by applying the usual process based on the state feedback linearization. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

The stationary Stefan problem with convection governed by a non‐linear Darcy's law

We consider the bidimensional stationary Stefan problem with convection. The problem is governed by a coupled system involving a non‐linear Darcy's law and the energy balance equation with second member in L¹. We prove existence of at least one weak solution of the problem, using the penalty method and the Schauder fixed point principle. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Qualitative analysis of 3D elastostatic contact problems with orthotropic Coulomb friction and solution-dependent coefficients of friction

This paper analyzes a discrete form of 3D contact problems with local orthotropic Coulomb friction and coefficients of friction which may depend on the solution itself. The analysis is based on the fixed-point reformulation of the original problem. Conditions guaranteeing the existence and uniqueness of discrete solutions are established. Finally, numerical results of a model example are presented.     

Non‐standard finite difference schemes for multi‐dimensional second‐order systems in non‐smooth mechanics

This work is an extension of the paper (Proc. R. Soc. London 2005; 461A :1927–1950) to impact oscillators with more than one degree of freedom. Given the complex and even chaotic behaviour of these non‐smooth mechanical systems, it is essential to incorporate their qualitative physical properties, such as the impact law and the frequencies of the systems, into the envisaged numerical methods if the latter is to be reliable. Based on this strategy, we design several non‐standard finite difference schemes. Apart from their excellent error bounds and unconditional stability, the schemes are analysed for their efficiency to preserve some important physical properties of the systems including, among others, the conservation of energy between consecutive impact times, the periodicity of the motion and the boundedness of the solutions. Numerical simulations that support the theory are provided. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Solvability of non‐linear parabolic boundary value problem with equivalued surface

In this paper, by means of the method of implicit discretization in time, we obtain the existence of weak solution for a class of non‐linear parabolic boundary value problem with equivalued surface. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A quasistatic contact problem with slip‐dependent coefficient of friction

We consider a mathematical model which describes the bilateral quasistatic contact of a viscoelastic body with a rigid obstacle. The contact is modelled with a modified version of Coulomb's law of dry friction and, moreover, the coefficient of friction is assumed to depend either on the total slip or on the current slip. In the first case, the problem depends upon contact history. We present the classical formulations of the problems, the variational formulations and establish the existence and uniqueness of a weak solution to each of them, when the coefficient of friction is sufficiently small. The proofs are based on classical results for elliptic variational inequalities and fixed point arguments. We also study the dependence of the solutions on the perturbations of the friction coefficient and obtain a uniform convergence result. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Variational characterization of the uniqueness of the optimal state for the minimal-time problem

In this paper, we give a variational characterization of the uniqueness of the optimal state in a proper linear control process for the time-optimal problem; we extend to control processes with time-variable coefficients a characterization of normality given by Hajek in Ref. 1.This work was supported by CNR-GNAFA, Rome, Italy.     

Local energy decay for linear wave equations with non‐compactly supported initial data

A local energy decay problem is studied to a typical linear wave equation in an exterior domain. For this purpose, we do not assume any compactness of the support on the initial data. This generalizes a previous famous result due to Morawetz (Comm. Pure Appl. Math. 1961; 14 :561–568). In order to prove local energy decay we mainly apply two types of new ideas due to Ikehata–Matsuyama (Sci. Math. Japon. 2002; 55 :33–42) and Todorova–Yordanov (J. Differential Equations 2001; 174 :464). Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Global and blow‐up solutions for non‐linear degenerate parabolic systems

In this paper the degenerate parabolic system u_t=u(u_xx+av). vt=v(v_xx+bu) with Dirichlet boundary condition is studied. For , the global existence and the asymptotic behaviour (α₁=α₂) of solution are analysed. For , the blow‐up time, blow‐up rate and blow‐up set of blow‐up solution are estimated and the asymptotic behaviour of solution near the blow‐up time is discussed by using the ‘energy’ method. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Effect of Coulomb friction on the fiber/matrix debonding and matrix cracking in unidirectional fiber-reinforced brittle-matrix composites

A model for a macroscopic crack transverse to bridging fibers is developed based upon the Coulomb friction law, instead of the hypothesis of a constant frictional shear stress usually assumed in fiber/matrix debonding and matrix cracking analyses. The Lamé formulation, together with the Coulomb friction law, is adopted to determine the elastic states of fiber/matrix stress transfer through a frictionally constrained interface in the debonded region, and a modified shear lag model is used to evaluate the elastic responses in the bonded region. By treating the debonding process as a particular problem of crack propagation along the interface, the fracture mechanics approach is adopted to formulate a debonding criterion allowing one to determine the debonding length. By using the energy balance approach, the critical stress for propagating a semi-infinite fiber-bridged crack in a unidirectional fiber-reinforced composite is formulated in terms of friction coefficient and debonding toughness. The critical stress for matrix cracking and the corresponding stress distributions calculated by the present Coulomb friction model is compared with those predicted by the models of constant frictional shear stress. The effect of Poisson contraction caused by the stress re distribution between the fiber and matrix on the matrix cracking mechanics is shown and discussed in the present analysis. Russian translation published in Mekhanika Kompozitnykh Materialov, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 171–190, March–April, 2007.     

Ciarlet–Raviart mixed finite element approximation for an optimal control problem governed by the first bi-harmonic equation

The Ciarlet–Raviart mixed finite element approximation is constructed to solve the constrained optimal control problem governed by the first bi-harmonic equation. The optimality conditions consisting of the state and the co-state equations is derived. Also, the a priori error estimates are analyzed. In the analysis of the a priori error estimates, the improved convergent rate of the higher order than existed results is proved. Some numerical experiments are performed to confirm the theoretical analysis for the a priori error estimate.     

EXISTENCE AND UNIQUENESS FOR SECOND-ORDER VECTOR BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEM OF NONLINEAR SYSTEMS

This paper is concerned with the following second-order vector boundary value problem ：x^R=f（t,Sx,x,x＇）,0〈t〈1,x（0）=A,g（x（1）,x＇（1））=B,where x,f,g,A and B are n-vectors. Under appropriate assumptions,existence and uniqueness of solutions are obtained by using upper and lower solutions method.     

非线性V时标动态系统解的存在性与唯一性

引入V时标的概念,并对一类非线性V时标动态系统非共振边值问题,在非线性项不跨相应线性问题的特征值时,运用临界点理论,获得了问题解的存在性和唯一性定理.