Boundary value problems in the theory of thermoporoelasticity for materials with double porosity

In this paper the linear quasi-static theory of thermoelasticity for solids with double porosity is considered. The system of equations of this theory is based on the equilibrium equations for solids with double porosity, conservation of fluid mass, constitutive equations, Darcy's law for materials with double porosity and Fourier's law for heat conduction. The basic internal and external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations are formulated. The uniqueness and existence theorems for classical solutions of the above mentioned BVPs are proved by means of the potential method (boundary integral equation method) and the theory of singular integral equations. (© 2014 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Linear and nonlinear nonlocal boundary value problems for differential-operator equations

This study focuses on nonlocal boundary value problems (BVPs) for linear and nonlinear elliptic differential-operator equations (DOEs) that are defined in Banach-valued function spaces. The considered domain is a region with varying bound and depends on a certain parameter. Some conditions that guarantee the maximal L_p -regularity and Fredholmness of linear BVPs, uniformly with respect to this parameter, are presented. This fact implies that the appropriate differential operator is a generator of an analytic semigroup. Then, by using these results, the existence, uniqueness and maximal smoothness of solutions of nonlocal BVPs for nonlinear DOEs are shown. These results are applied to nonlocal BVPs for regular elliptic partial differential equations, finite and infinite systems of differential equations on cylindrical domains, in order to obtain the algebraic conditions that guarantee the same properties.     

Harmonic vibration of prismatic shells in zero approximation of Vekua's hierarchical models

In this article elastic cusped symmetric prismatic shells (i.e., plates of variable thickness with cusped edges) in the zero approximation of I.Vekua's hierarchical models is considered. The well-posedness of the boundary value problems (BVPs) under the reasonable boundary conditions at the cusped edge and given displacements at the non-cusped edge is studied in the case of harmonic vibration. The approach works also for non-symmetric prismatic shells word for word. The classical and weak setting of the BVPs in the case of the zero approximation of hierarchical models is considered. Appropriate weighted functional spaces are introduced. Uniqueness and existence results for the variational problem are proved. The structure of the constructed weighted space is described and its connection with weighted Sobolev spaces is established. Moreover, some sufficient conditions for a linear functional arising in the right-hand side of the variational equation to be bounded are given.     

Lyapunov inequalities for nabla Caputo boundary value problems

ABSTRACT

We will establish uniqueness of solutions to boundary value problems involving the nabla Caputo fractional difference under two-point boundary conditions and give an explicit expression for the Green's functions for these problems. Using the Green's functions for specific cases of these boundary value problems, we will then develop Lyapunov inequalities for certain nabla Caputo BVPs.     

Uniqueness and existence theorems of solutions of the boundary value problems of the theory of consolidation with double porosity

In this paper we consider the Aifantis' theory of consolidation with double porosity and we prove the uniqueness and existence theorems of solutions of basic boundary value problems (BVPs) of statics for the two-dimensional finite and infinite domains. (© 2010 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

The boundary value problems of the full coupled theory of poroelasticity for materials with double porosity

In this paper the full coupled quasi-static theory of poroelasticity for materials with double porosity is considered. The basic boundary value problems (BVPs) of the steady vibrations are investigated. The uniqueness theorems of the internal BVPs of steady vibrations are proved. The basic properties of elastopotentials are established. The existence of regular solutions of the BVPs by means of the boundary integral equations method and the theory of singular integral equations is proved. (© 2012 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Studies on Nonhomogeneous Multi-point BVPs of Difference Equations with One-Dimensional p-Laplacian

This article deals with a discrete type multi-point BVP of difference equations. The sufficient conditions to guarantee the existence of at least three positive solutions are established. An example is presented to illustrate the main results. It is the purpose of this paper to show that the approach to get positive solutions of BVPs by using multifixed-point theorems can be extended to treat nonhomogeneous BVPs. The emphasis is put on the nonlinear term f involved with the first order delta operators Δx(n) and Δx(n + 1). The difference concerned is a implicit difference equation.     

On Systems of Boundary Value Problems for Differential Inclusions

Herein we consider the existence of solutions to second-order, two-point boundary value problems （BVPs） for systems of ordinary differential inclusions. Some new Bernstein-Nagumo conditions are presented that ensure a priori bounds on the derivative of solutions to the differential inclusion. These a priori bound results are then applied, in conjunction with appropriate topological methods, to prove some new existence theorems for solutions to systems of BVPs for differential inclusions. The new conditions allow of the treatment of systems of BVPs without growth restrictions.     

External boundary value problems in the quasi static theory of elasticity for triple porosity materials

In this paper the quasi static linear theory of elasticity for materials with triple porosity is considered. Basic external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations are formulated. The uniqueness and existence theorems for regular (classical) solutions of these BVPs are established. (© 2016 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

A new algorithm for a class of linear nonlocal boundary value problems based on the reproducing kernel method

In this work, we present an algorithm for solving fourth-order multi-point boundary value problems (BVPs) based on the reproducing kernel method (RKM). In previous works, the RKM has been used to solve various two-point BVPs. However, it cannot be used directly to solve multi-point BVPs, since it is very difficult to obtain a reproducing kernel satisfying multi-point boundary conditions. The aim of this work is to fill this gap. A numerical example is given to demonstrate the efficiency of the present method. The results obtained show that the present method is quite reliable for linear fourth-order multi-point BVPs.     

Existence of solutions to the nonlinear,singular second order Bohr boundary value problems

This paper investigates the existence of solutions for nonlinear systems of second order, singular boundary value problems (BVPs) with Bohr boundary conditions. A key application that arises from this theory is the famous Thomas–Fermi equations for the model of the atom when it is in a neutral state. The methodology in this paper uses an alternative and equivalent BVP, which is in the class of resonant singular BVPs, and thus this paper obtains novel results by implementing an innovative differential inequality, Lyapunov functions and topological techniques. This approach furnishes new results in the area of singular BVPs for a priori bounds and existence of solutions, where the BVP has unrestricted growth conditions and subject to the Bohr boundary conditions. In addition, the results can be relaxed and hold for the non-singular case too.     

Positive solutions for fourth-order singular p -Laplacian boundary value problems

This article investigates fourth-order singular p-Laplacian boundary value problems (BVPs), and obtains the necessary and sufficient conditions for existence of positive solutions for fourth-order singular p-Laplacian BVPs on closed interval.     

Potential method in the steady vibrations problems of the theory of thermoviscoelasticity for Kelvin-Voigt materials with voids

In this paper the linear theory of thermoviscoelasticity for Kelvin-Voigt materials with voids is considered. The basic internal and external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations are formulated. The uniqueness and existence theorems for classical solutions of the above mentioned BVPs are proved by using the potential method (boundary integral equation method) and the theory of singular integral equations. (© 2014 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

General Transmission Problems in the Theory of Elastic Oscillations of Anisotropic Bodies (Basic Interface Problems)

Here we discuss three-dimensional so-called basic and mixed boundary value problems (BVP) for steady state oscillations of piecewise homogeneous anisotropic bodies imbedded into an infinite elastic continuum. Uniqueness is shown with the help of generalized Sommerfeld–Kupradze radiation conditions, while existence follows for arbitrary values of the oscillation parameter by the reduction of the original interface transmission BVPs to equivalent uniquely solvable boundary integral or pseudodifferential equations on the interfaces. For the basic BVPs, we show classical regularity and, in addition for the mixed BVPs that the solutions are Hölder continuous with exponent α ∈ (0, 1/2) in the neighbourhood of the curves of discontinuity of the boundary and transmission conditions.     

External boundary value problems of steady vibrations in the theory of rigid bodies with a double porosity structure

This paper concerns with the linear 3D theory of rigid solids with a double porosity structure. Basic external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations are formulated. The uniqueness and existence theorems for regular (classical) solutions of these BVPs are established. (© 2015 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Existence of solutions to derivative-dependent,nonlinear singular boundary value problems

This article examines two-point boundary value problems (BVPs) for second-order, singular ordinary differential equations where the right-hand-side of the differential equation may depend on the derivative of the solution. We introduce a method to obtain a priori bounds on all potential solutions, including their “derivatives”, to the singular BVP under consideration. The approach is based on the application of differential inequalities of singular type. The ideas are then applied to yield new existence results for solutions.     

Lie symmetries of nonlinear boundary value problems

Nonlinear boundary value problems (BVPs) by means of the classical Lie symmetry method are studied. A new definition of Lie invariance for BVPs is proposed by the generalization of existing those on much wider class of BVPs. A class of two-dimensional nonlinear boundary value problems, modeling the process of melting and evaporation of metals, is studied in details. Using the definition proposed, all possible Lie symmetries and the relevant reductions (with physical meaning) to BVPs for ordinary differential equations are constructed. An example how to construct exact solution of the problem with correctly-specified coefficients is presented and compared with the results of numerical simulations published earlier.     

Dynamical problems of the theory of elasticity for solids with double porosity

In this paper the dynamical theory of elasticity for solids with double porosity is presented. The single-layer and double-layer potentials are constructed and basic properties are established. The uniqueness theorems of the internal and external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations are proved. The existence theorems of classical solution of the external BVPs by means of the boundary integral method and the theory of multidimensional singular integral equations are proved. (© 2010 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Solutions of BVPs in the fully coupled theory of elasticity for the space with double porosity and spherical cavity

In this paper, the fully coupled theory of elasticity for solids with double porosity is considered. The explicit solutions of the basic boundary value problems (BVPs) in the fully coupled linear equilibrium theory of elasticity for the space with double porosity and spherical cavity are constructed. The solutions of these BVPs are represented by means of absolutely and uniformly convergent series. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

External boundary value problems in the quasi static theory of viscoelasticity for Kelvin-Voigt materials with double porosity

In the present paper the linear quasi static theory of viscoelasticity for Kelvin-Voigt materials with double porosity is considered. The basic external boundary value problems (BVPs) of steady vibrations in this theory are formulated. The uniqueness and existence theorems for regular (classical) solutions of the BVPs are proved by using of the potential method (boundary integral equations method) and the theory of singular integral equations. (© 2016 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)