An obstacle problem for nonlinear hemivariational inequalities at resonance

In this paper we examine an obstacle problem for a nonlinear hemivariational inequality at resonance driven by the p-Laplacian. Using a variational approach based on the nonsmooth critical point theory for locally Lipschitz functionals defined on a closed, convex set, we prove two existence theorems. In the second theorem we have a pointwise interpretation of the obstacle problem, assuming in addition that the obstacle is also a kind of lower solution for the nonlinear elliptic differential inclusion.     

Existence of solutions for hyperbolic hemivariational inequalities

In this paper we study a hyperbolic hemivariational inequality with a nonlinear, pseudomonotone operator depending on the derivative of an unknown function and a linear, monotone operator depending on an unknown function. Using the surjectivity result for L-pseudomonotone operators, an existence result for such inequalities is proved.     

On a class of hemivariational inequalities at resonance

We consider a class of noncoercive hemivariational inequalities involving the p-Laplacian at resonance. We use the unilateral growth condition so the energy functional is nonsmooth, nonconvex and its effective domain does not coincide with the whole space . To avoid this difficulty we study the problem in finite-dimensional spaces using the mountain-pass theorem for locally Lipschitz functionals and then we pass to the limit to obtain the existence of solutions.     

Existence of solutions for elliptic hemivariational inequalities

This paper is devoted to the existence of solutions concerning the Dirichlet problem for quasilinear elliptic hemivariational inequalities at the first eigenvalue. Using the notion of the generalized gradient of Clarke and the property of the first eigenfunction, some existence results of solutions have been proved.     

Multiple solutions for a class of elliptic hemivariational inequalities

The existence of multiple solutions to elliptic hemivariational inequality problems in bounded domains is investigated via a suitable nonsmooth version of a classical technique due to Struwe and a recent saddle point theorem for locally Lipschitz continuous functionals.     

Approximate controllability for a class of hemivariational inequalities

In this paper, we deal with the approximate controllability for control systems described by a class of hemivariational inequalities. Firstly, we introduce the concept of mild solutions for hemivariational inequalities. Then the approximate controllability is formulated and proved by utilizing a fixed-point theorem of multivalued maps and properties of generalized Clarke subdifferential.     

Positive solutions for nonlinear hemivariational inequalities

In this paper we study the existence of positive solutions for nonlinear problems driven by the p-Laplacian or more generally, by multivalued p-Laplacian-like operators. Both problems have a nonsmooth locally Lipschitz potential (hemivariational inequalities). Using variational methods based on the nonsmooth critical point theory, we prove two existence results with the p-Laplacian and multivalued p-Laplacian-like operators.     

Existence and multiplicity of solutions for p(x)-Laplacian differential inclusions involving critical growth

This paper concernes with the existence and multiplicity of solutions for $p(x)$-Laplacian differential inclusions involving critical growth. The main tools are the nonsmooth analysis and variational methods. Our main results generalize some recent results in the literature into nonsmooth cases.     

Weighted Hermite–Hadamard–Mercer type inequalities for convex functions

In this paper, first, we prove the weighted Hermite–Hadamard–Mercer inequalities for convex functions, after we establish some new weighted inequalities connected with the right‐sides of weighted Hermite–Hadamard–Mercer type inequalities for differentiable functions whose derivatives in absolute value at certain powers are convex. The results presented here would provide extensions of those given in earlier works.     

Pairs of positive solutions for nonlinear elliptic equations with the <Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis>-Laplacian and a nonsmooth potential

In this paper we examine a nonlinear elliptic problem driven by the p-Laplacian differential operator and with a potential function which is only locally Lipschitz, not necessarily C¹ (hemivariational inequality). Using the nonsmooth critical point theory of Chang, we obtain two strictly positive solutions. One solution is obtained by minimization of a suitable modification of the energy functional. The second solution is obtained by generalizing a result of Brezis-Nirenberg about the local C¹₀-minimizers versus the local H¹₀-minimizers of a C¹-functional. Mathematics Subject Classification (2000) 35J50, 35J85, 35R70     

Hartman–Wintner‐type inequalities for a class of nonlocal fractional boundary value problems

In this paper, we establish new Hartman–Wintner‐type inequalities for a class of nonlocal fractional boundary value problems. As an application, we obtain a lower bound for the eigenvalues of corresponding equations. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Convergence of Rothe scheme for a class of dynamic variational inequalities involving Clarke subdifferential

In the first part of the paper we deal with a second-order evolution variational inequality involving a multivalued term generated by a Clarke subdifferential of a locally Lipschitz potential. For this problem we construct a time-semidiscrete approximation, known as the Rothe scheme. We study a sequence of solutions of the semidiscrete approximate problems and provide its weak convergence to a limit element that is a solution of the original problem. Next, we show that the solution is unique and the convergence is strong. In the second part of the paper, we consider a dynamic visco-elastic problem of contact mechanics. We assume that the contact process is governed by a normal damped response condition with a unilateral constraint and the body is non-clamped. The mechanical problem in its weak formulation reduces to a variational–hemivariational inequality that can be solved by finding a solution of a corresponding abstract problem related to one studied in the first part of the paper. Hence, we apply obtained existence result to provide the weak solvability of contact problem.     

Existence of solutions for elliptic equations with discontinuous nonlinearities strong resonance at infinity

In the present paper, our main purposes are to study nonlinear elliptic equations with strong resonance at infinity. Some existence theorems for nontrivial solutions are obtained by using some nonsmooth critical point theorems in [N. C. Kourogenis, N. S. Papageorgiou, Nonsmooth critical point theory and Nonlinear elliptic equations at resonance, J. Austral. Math Soc. (Ser. A) 69 (2000) 245–271]. The two of our theorems generalize Theorems 0.1 and 5.2 in [P. Bartolo, V. Benci, D. Fortunato, Abstract critical point theorems and applications to some nonlinear problems with “strong” resonance at infinity, Nonlinear Anal. TMA 7 (1983) 981–1012] to nonsmooth cases. Another theorem is new even if for the smooth case.     

Existence results for a class of hemivariational inequality problems on Hadamard manifolds

In this paper, a class of hemivariational inequality problems are introduced and studied on Hadamard manifolds. Using the properties of Clarke’s generalized directional derivative and Fan-KKM lemma, an existence theorem of solution in connection with the hemivariational inequality problem is obtained when the constraint set is bounded. By employing some coercivity conditions and the properties of Clarke’s generalized directional derivative, an existence result and the boundedness of the set of solutions for the underlying problem are investigated when the constraint set is unbounded. Moreover, a sufficient and necessary condition for ensuring the nonemptiness of the set of solutions concerned with the hemivariational inequality problem is also given.     

Dirichlet problem with discontinuous nonlinearities super-linear or asymptotically linear at infinity

In the present paper, a class of Dirichlet problem with discontinuous nonlinearities super-linear or asymptotically linear at infinity is studied, and some new existence theorems of solutions are obtained.     

Regularization for a class of quasi-variational-hemivariational inequalities

The aim of the present paper is to study the solvability and regularization for a class of multivalued quasi-variational–hemivariational inequalities in reflexive Banach spaces. By applying the Kluge fixed point theorem and the Minty technique, we prove the solvability of the considered multivalued quasi-variational–hemivariational inequality, based on which some convergence results are obtained by introducing its regularization problem with the help of regularization operator. The applicability of the obtained abstract results is established by a mathematical model of a frictional contact problem with a class of elastic material, where the existence and stability results for the weak solution of contact problem are studied.     

Analysis of an elasto-piezoelectric system of hemivariational inequalities with thermal effects

In this paper we prove the existence and uniqueness of a weak solution for a dynamic electo-viscoelastic problem that describes a contact between a body and a foundation. We assume the body is made from thermoviscoelastic material and consider nonmonotone boundary conditions for the contact. We use recent results from the theory of hemivariational inequalities and the fixed point theory.