Finite element approximation of the Neumann eigenvalue problem in domains with multiple cracks

^** Email: belhach{at}poncelet.univ-metz.fr^*** Email: bucur{at}math.univ-metz.fr^**** Email: jmse{at}math.univ-metz.fr We study the Neumann–Laplacian eigenvalue problem in domainswith multiple cracks. We derive a mixed variational formulationwhich holds on the whole geometric domain (including the cracks)and implements efficient finite-element discretizations forthe computation of eigenvalues. Optimal error estimates aregiven and several numerical examples are presented, confirmingthe efficiency of the method. As applications, we numericallyinvestigate the behaviour of the low eigenvalues in domainswith a large number of cracks.     

Finite element approximation to nonlinear coupled thermal problem

A nonlinear coupled elliptic system modelling a large class of engineering problems was discussed in [A.F.D. Loula, J. Zhu, Finite element analysis of a coupled nonlinear system, Comp. Appl. Math. 20 (3) (2001) 321–339; J. Zhu, A.F.D. Loula, Mixed finite element analysis of a thermally nonlinear coupled problem, Numer. Methods Partial Differential Equations 22 (1) (2006) 180–196]. The convergence analysis of iterative finite element approximation to the solution was done under an assumption of ‘small’ solution or source data which guarantees the uniqueness of the nonlinear coupled system. Generally, a nonlinear system may have multiple solutions. In this work, the regularity of the weak solutions is further studied. The nonlinear finite element approximations to the nonsingular solutions are then proposed and analyzed. Finally, the optimal order error estimates in H¹$H^1$-norm and L²$L^2$-norm as well as in W^1,p$W^{1,p}$-norm and L^p$L^p$-norm are obtained.     

Finite element approximation of the volume-matching problem

Summary Optimal orderH ¹ andL error bounds are obtained for a continuous piecewise linear finite element approximation of the volume matching problem. This problem consists of minimising |v| _1, ² overvH ¹() subject to the inequality constraintv0 and a number of linear equality constraints. The presence of the equality constraints leads to Lagrange multipliers, which in turn lead to complications with the standard error analysis for variational inequalities. Finally we consider an algorithm for solving the resulting algebraic problem.Supported by a SERC research studentship     

混合网格下的有限元特征值重构

利用有限元后处理技术在混合网格上重构了线性有限元解,使其梯度具有超收敛性,在此基础上利用Rayleigh商重构特征值,获得了线元特征值的四阶超收敛结果.     

Finite element approximation to a contact problem for a nonlinear thermoviscoelastic beam

In this paper we propose and analyze a finite element method to the solution of a quasi-static contact problem between a nonlinear beam and a rigid obstacle. Error estimates and energy decay are obtained and some numerical simulations described.     

Finite element approximation

We study a discretization procedure, using finite elements, for a class of non-isotropic free-discontinuity problems based on the non-local approximation proposed in [18]     

Finite element approximation of a free boundary plasma problem

In this article, we study a finite element approximation for a model free boundary plasma problem. Using a mixed approach (which resembles an optimal control problem with control constraints), we formulate a weak formulation and study the existence and uniqueness of a solution to the continuous model problem. Using the same setting, we formulate and analyze the discrete problem. We derive optimal order energy norm a priori error estimates proving the convergence of the method. Further, we derive a reliable and efficient a posteriori error estimator for the adaptive mesh refinement algorithm. Finally, we illustrate the theoretical results by some numerical examples.     

Finite element analysis of a coupling eigenvalue problem on overlapping domains

In this paper, we consider a nonstandard elliptic eigenvalue problem on a rectangular domain, consisting of two overlapping rectangles, where the interaction between the subdomains is expressed through an integral coupling condition on their intersection. For this problem we set up finite element (FE) approximations, without and with numerical quadrature. The involved error analysis is affected by the nonlocal coupling condition, which requires the introduction and error estimation of a suitably modified vector Lagrange interpolant on the overall FE mesh. As a consequence, the resulting error estimates are sub-optimal, as compared to the ones established, e.g., in Vanmaele and van Keer (RAIRO – Math. Mod. Num. Anal 29(3) (1995) 339–365) for classical eigenvalue problems with local boundary or transition conditions.     

Finite element approximation of the elasticity spectral problem on curved domains

We analyze the finite element approximation of the spectral problem for the linear elasticity equation with mixed boundary conditions on a curved non-convex domain. In the framework of the abstract spectral approximation theory, we obtain optimal order error estimates for the approximation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Two kinds of problems are considered: the discrete domain does not coincide with the real one and mixed boundary conditions are imposed. Some numerical results are presented.     

Finite element approximation of the Dirichlet problem using the boundary penalty method

Numerische Mathematik - This paper considers a finite element approximation of the Dirichlet problem for a second order self-adjoint elliptic equation,Au=f, in a region Ω ⊂ ℝn (n=2...     

Finite element approach to the Stokes problem

We approximate the Stokes problem by using a finite element method. This method utilizes the approach of Kleiser–Schumann, in which a boundary condition for the pressure is implicitly defined by a condition on the velocity. We consider a suitable splitting of the unknowns that allows one to reduce the Stokes problem to a cascade of classical Dirichlet problems and to a boundary integral equation.     

Finite element interpolation error bounds with applications to eigenvalue problems

Optimal finite element interpolation eror bounds are presented for piecewise linear, quadratic and Hermite-cubic elements in one dimenson. These bounds can be used to compute upper and lower bounds for eigenvalues of second and fourth order elliptic problems. Numerical computations demonstrate the usefulness of the theoretical results.

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Zusammenfassung Es werden optimale Fehlerschranken für die eindimensionale finite Element-Interpolation mit stückweise linearen, quadratischen und Hermite-kubischen Elementen angegeben. Diese Schranken können dazu verwendet werden, unter und obere Schranken für Eigenwerte von elliptischen Problemen 2. und 4. Ordnung zu berechnen. Dazu werden numerische Resultate angeführt, welche die Nützlichkeit der theoretischen Resultate zeigen.

     

Finite element approximation of a semilinear elliptic problem with a singular nonlinearity

Given , we consider the following problem: find , such that where or 3, and in . We prove and error bounds for the standard continuous piecewise linear Galerkin finite element approximation with a (weakly) acute triangulation. Our bounds are nearly optimal. In addition, for d = 1 and 2 and we analyze a more practical scheme involving numerical integration on the nonlinear term. We obtain nearly optimal and error bounds for d = 1. For this case we also present some numerical results. Received July 4, 1996 / Revised version received December 18, 1997     

Finite element approximation of a problem with a nonlinear Newton boundary condition

The paper is concerned with the study of an elliptic boundary value problem with a nonlinear Newton boundary condition. The existence and uniqueness of the solution of the continuous problem is established with the aid of the monotone operator theory. The main attention is paid to the investigation of the finite element approximation using numerical integration for the computation of nonlinear boundary integrals. The solvability of the discrete finite element problem is proved and the convergence of the approximate solutions to the exact one is analysed. Received April 15, 1996 / Revised version received November 22, 1996     

Isoparametric finite-element approximation of a Steklov eigenvalue problem

We study the isoparametric variant of the finite-element method(FEM) for an approximation of Steklov eigenvalue problems forsecond-order, selfadjoint, elliptic differential operators.Error estimates for eigenfunctions and eigenvalues are derived.We prove the same estimate for eigenvalues as that obtainedin the case of conforming finite elements provided that theboundary of the domain is well approximated. Some algorithmicaspects arising from the FE isoparametric discretization ofthe Steklov problems are analysed. We finish this paper withnumerical results confirming the considered theory.     

Finite element approximation of the Sobolev constant

Denoting by S the sharp constant in the Sobolev inequality in W₀^1,2(B){{\rm W}_0^{1,2}(B)}, being B the unit ball in \mathbbR³{\mathbb{R}^3}, and denoting by S _h its approximation in a suitable finite element space, we show that S _h converges to S as h\searrow0{h\searrow0} with a polynomial rate of convergence. We provide both an upper and a lower bound on the rate of convergence, and present some numerical results.