On constrained hemivariational inequalities and their approximation

We prove the existence of a solution of a constrained hemivariational inequality, and, develop a fully discrete approximation of it. The relation between the constrained hemivariational inequality and a problem of finding substationary points of the corresponding potential function is also studied.     

On numerical solution of hemivariational inequalities by nonsmooth optimization methods

In this paper we consider numerical solution of hemivariational inequalities (HVI) by using nonsmooth, nonconvex optimization methods. First we introduce a finite element approximation of (HVI) and show that it can be transformed to a problem of finding a substationary point of the corresponding potential function. Then we introduce a proximal budle method for nonsmooth nonconvex and constrained optimization. Numerical results of a nonmonotone contact problem obtained by the developed methods are also presented.     

Semicoercive variational hemivariational inequalities

The aim of this paper is the mathematical study of a general class of semicoercive variational hemivariational inequalities introduced by P.D. Panagiotopoulos in order to formulate problems of mechanics involving nonconvex and nonsmooth energy function. Our approach is based on the asymptotic behavior of the functions which are involved in the variational problems.     

Periodic solutions to history-dependent differential hemivariational inequalities with applications

In this article, we investigate a hybrid model combined by a parabolic differential equation and a parabolic hemivariational inequality (so-called differential hemivariational inequality of parabolic–parabolic type) in general infinite dimensional spaces which includes the history-dependent operator. The solvability of initial value problems as well as the periodic problems of the hemivariational inequality and the differential hemivariational inequality have been proved. In application, we study a contact problem with normal compliance driven by a history-dependent dynamical system.     

Partial regularization method for nonmonotone variational inequalities

A variational inequality with a nonmonotone mapping is considered in a Euclidean space. A regularization method with respect to some of the variables is proposed for its solution. The convergence of the method is proved under a coercivity-type condition. The method is applied to an implicit optimization problem with an arbitrary perturbing mapping. The solution technique combines partial regularization and the dual descent method.     

Strong convergence results for hemivariational inequalities

The purpose of this paper is to study a regularization method of solutions of ill-posed problems involving hemivariational inequalities in Banach spaces. Under the assumption that the hemivariational inequality is solvable, a strongly convergent approximation procedure is designed by means of the so-called Browder-Tikhonov regularization method. Our results generalize and extend the previously known theorems.     

Variational inequalities with nonmonotone operators

In this paper, existence results on variational inequalities and generalized variational inequalities for some nonmonotone operators over closed convex subsets of a real reflexive Banach space are proved. In particular, some surjectivity results and applications to complementarity and generalized complementarity problems are given.This work was partially supported by the National Science Council of the Republic of China under Contracts NSC 81-0208-M-007-34 and NSC 82-0208-M-110-023.     

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.     

Nonconvex energy functions,related eigenvalue hemivariational inequalities on the sphere and applications

The present paper deals with a new type of eigenvalue problems arising in problems involving nonconvex nonsmooth energy functions. They lead to the search of critical points (e.g. local minima) for nonconvex nonsmooth potential functions which in turn give rise to hemivariational inequalities. For this type of variational expressions the eigenvalue problem is studied here concerning the existence and multiplicity of solutions by applying a critical point theory appropriate for nonsmooth nonconvex functionals.     

A nonmonotone smoothing Newton algorithm for solving general box constrained variational inequalities

In this paper, based on a new smoothing function, the general box constrained variational inequalities are solved by a smoothing Newton algorithm with a nonmonotone line search. The proposed algorithm is proved to be globally and locally superlinearly convergent under suitable assumptions. The preliminary numerical results are reported.     

A multiplicity result for hemivariational inequalities

In this paper we extend a multiplicity result of Ricceri to locally Lipschitz functionals and prove the existence of multiple solutions for a class of hemivariational inequalities.     

Noncoercive hemivariational inequality approach to constrained problems for star-shaped admissible sets

The hemivariational inequality approach is used in order to establish the existence of solutions to a large class of noncoercive constrained problems in a reflexive Banach space, in which the set of all admissible elements is not convex but fulfills some star-shaped property.Chargé de Recherches du Fonds National Belge de la Recherche Scientifique.     

Solvability and optimal controls for semilinear fractional evolution hemivariational inequalities

This paper is concerned with the control systems of semilinear fractional evolution hemivariational inequalities and their optimal controls in Banach space. Firstly, the existence of mild solutions is obtained and proved mainly by using a well‐known fixed point theorem of multivalued maps and the properties of generalized Clarke subdifferential. Then, by applying generally mild conditions of cost functionals, we investigate the existence results of the optimal controls for fractional differential evolution hemivariational inequalities. Finally, an example is given to demonstrate the applicability of the main results. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the approximate controllability for fractional evolution hemivariational inequalities

In this paper, we focus on the approximate controllability of control systems described by a large class of fractional evolution hemivariational inequalities. Firstly, we introduce the concept of mild solutions and present the existence of mild solutions for this kind of problems. Next, we show the approximate controllability of the corresponding linear control system. Finally, the approximate controllability of the fractional evolution hemivariational inequalities is formulated and proved under some appropriate conditions. An example demonstrates the applicability of our results. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Vanishing viscosity for hemivariational inequalities modeling dynamic problems in elasticity

In this paper we consider a mathematical model describing a dynamic linear elastic contact problem with nonmonotone skin effects. The subdifferential multivalued and multidimensional reaction–displacement law is employed. We treat an evolution hemivariational inequality of hyperbolic type which is a weak formulation of this mechanical problem. We establish a result on the existence of solutions to the Cauchy problem for the hemivariational inequality. This result is a consequence of an existence theorem for second order evolution inclusion. For the latter, using the parabolic regularization method, we obtain the solution as a limit when the viscosity term tends to zero.     

From solvability and approximation of variational inequalities to solution of nondifferentiable optimization problems in contact mechanics

In this paper, we first gather existence results for linear and for pseudo-monotone variational inequalities in reflexive Banach spaces. We discuss the necessity of the involved coerciveness conditions and their relationship. Then, we combine Mosco convergence of convex closed sets with an approximation of pseudo-monotone bifunctions and provide a convergent approximation procedure for pseudo-monotone variational inequalities in reflexive Banach spaces. Since hemivariational inequalities in linear elasticity are pseudo-monotone, our approximation method applies to nonmonotone contact problems. We sketch how regularization of the involved nonsmooth functionals together with finite element approximation lead to an efficient numerical solution method for these nonconvex nondifferentiable optimization problems. To illustrate our theory, we give a numerical example of a 2D linear elastic block under a given nonmonotone contact law.     

A class of quasilinear elliptic hemivariational inequalities

1. IntroductionIn this paper we shall deal with the quasilinear elliptic hemivaxiational inequalitieswhere the symbol OJ designates Clarke's generalized gradiellt of a locally Lipschitz functionalJ (see [1, 2]). The discontinuity is assumed to be in the lower order term OJ(u(x)). If Ais a linear operator and the disconiinuity is monotone, the problems have been studied,for example, in [3-6]. If A is a linear opertor and the discolltinuity is nonmonotone, thiskind of problems have been inve…     

Dynamic thermoviscoelastic thermistor problem with contact and nonmonotone friction

Abstract

The paper studies the evolution of the thermomechanical and electric state of a thermoviscoelastic thermistor that is in frictional contact with a reactive foundation. The mechanical process is dynamic, while the electric process is quasistatic. Friction is modeled with a nonmonotone relation between the tangential traction and tangential velocity. Frictional heat generation is taken into account and so is the strong dependence of the electric conductivity on the temperature. The mathematical model for the process is in the form of a system that consists of dynamic hyperbolic subdifferential inclusion for the mechanical state coupled with a nonlinear parabolic equation for the temperature and an elliptic equation for the electric potential. The paper establishes the existence of a weak solution to the problem by using time delays, a priori estimates and a convergence method.