A stability result concerning the obstacle problem for a plate

It is proposed here to study the free boundary of the obstacle problem in the case of an elastic plate. Under a nondegeneracy assumption, we prove a stability theorem which relates the variations of the contact zone to the variations the external forces. The statement of this result obtained and the steps in the proof are very close to those given by D.G. Schaeffer in 1975, except for the very important fact that the present study deals with the biharmonic operator.     

Random homogenization of an obstacle problem

We study the homogenization of an obstacle problem in a perforated domain, when the holes are periodically distributed and have random shape and size. The main assumption concerns the capacity of the holes which is assumed to be stationary ergodic.     

The Keldys-Fichera obstacle problem

In this paper we consider a quasilinear obstacle problem with coefficients of higher growth orders and the Keldys-Fichera boundary condition. Research supported by the Fund of IMAS     

An unconditional existence result for the quasi-variational elastohydrodynamic free boundary value problem

In this paper a two-dimensional quasi-variational inequality arising in elastohydrodynamic lubrication is studied for non-constant viscosity. So far, existence results for such piezo-viscous problems require an L^∞ property for an auxiliary problem. For the usual pressure-viscosity relations, this property needs small data assumptions which are not observed in experimental conditions. In the present work, such small data assumptions are proved unnecessary for existence results. Besides well-established monotonicity behavior for the viscosity-pressure relation, the only condition used here is on the asymptotic behavior for this law as the pressure tends to infinity. If the procedure used here, namely the introduction of a reduced pressure by Grubin transform followed by a regularization procedure, appears somewhat classical, the way in which an upper bound is obtained is completely new.     

The behavior of the free boundary near the fixed boundary for a minimization problem

We show that the free boundary ∂{u > 0}, arising from the minimizer(s) u, of the functional

Symmetry and rigidity for the hinged composite plate problem

The composite plate problem is an eigenvalue optimization problem related to the fourth order operator ${(?\mathrm{\Delta })}^2$. In this paper we continue the study started in [10], focusing on symmetry and rigidity issues in the case of the hinged composite plate problem, a specific situation that allows us to exploit classical techniques like the moving plane method.     

A third-order mixed finite-element method for the numerical solution of the biharmonic problem

This paper is devoted to the introduction of a mixed finite element for the solution of the biharmonic problem. We prove optimal rate of convergence for the element. The mixed approach allows the simultaneous approximation of both displacement and tensor of its second derivatives.     

Well-posedness and stability for an elliptic-parabolic free boundary problem modeling the growth of multi-layer tumors

In this paper we study a free boundary problem modeling the growth of multi-layer tumors. This free boundary problem contains one parabolic equation and one elliptic equation, defined on an unbounded domain in R2 of the form 0 〈 y 〈p（x,t）, where p（x,t） is an unknown function. Unlike previous works on this tumor model where unknown functions are assumed to be periodic and only elliptic equations are evolved in the model, in this paper we consider the case where unknown functions are not periodic functions and both elliptic and parabolic equations appear in the model. It turns out that this problem is more difficult to analyze rigorously. We first prove that this problem is locally well-posed in little H61der spaces. Next we investigate asymptotic behavior of the solution. By using the principle of linearized stability, we prove that if the surface tension coefficient y is larger than a threshold value y〉0, then the unique flat equilibrium is asymptotically stable provided that the constant c representing the ratio between the nutrient diffusion time and the tumor-cell doubling time is sufficiently small.     

On the asymptotic free boundary for the American put option problem

In practical work with American put options, it is important to be able to know when to exercise the option, and when not to do so. In computer simulation based on the standard theory of geometric Brownian motion for simulating stock price movements, this problem is fairly easy to handle for options with a short lifespan, by analyzing binomial trees. It is considerably more challenging to make the decision for American put options with long lifespan. In order to provide a satisfactory analysis, we look at the corresponding free boundary problem, and show that the free boundary—which is the curve that separates the two decisions, to exercise or not to—has an asymptotic expansion, where the coefficient of the main term is expressed as an integral in terms of the free boundary. This raises the perspective that one could use numerical simulation to approximate the integral and thus get an effective way to make correct decisions for long life options.     

Finite-horizon optimal investment with transaction costs: A parabolic double obstacle problem

This paper concerns optimal investment problem of a CRRA investor who faces proportional transaction costs and finite time horizon. From the angle of stochastic control, it is a singular control problem, whose value function is governed by a time-dependent HJB equation with gradient constraints. We reveal that the problem is equivalent to a parabolic double obstacle problem involving two free boundaries that correspond to the optimal buying and selling policies. This enables us to make use of the well-developed theory of obstacle problem to attack the problem. The C2,1 regularity of the value function is proven and the behaviors of the free boundaries are completely characterized.     

On the boundary value problem for the spectrally loaded heat conduction operator

We consider the boundary value problems in a quarter-plane for a loaded heat conduction operator (one-dimensional in the space variable). A peculiarity of the operator in question is as follows: first, the spectral parameter is the coefficient of the loaded summand; second, the order of the derivative in the loaded summand is equal to that of the differential part of the operator, and third, the load point moves with a variable velocity. We demonstrate that the boundary value problem under study is Noetherian.     

Up-to boundary regularity for a singular perturbation problem of p-Laplacian type

In this paper we are interested in establishing up-to boundary uniform estimates for the one phase singular perturbation problem involving a nonlinear singular/degenerate elliptic operator. Our main result states: if Ω⊂Rn is a C1,α domain, for some 0<α<1 and uε verifies

     

带不定权非线性边界的p-Laplacian问题解的存在性

研究了一类带不定权非线性边界的p-Laplacian椭圆方程.获得了当非线性边界的特征值参数小于第二特征值时,该方程存在非平凡解.主要工具为环绕定理.     

Global stability of solutions to a free boundary problem of ductal carcinoma in situ

In the paper we present some remarks on the global stability of steady state solutions to a free boundary model studied by Xu (2004) and also prove some new results of global stability of steady state solutions to the model.     

Bifurcation for a free boundary problem modeling the growth of a tumor with a necrotic core

We consider a free boundary problem for a system of partial differential equations, which arises in a model of tumor growth with a necrotic core. For any positive numbers ρ<R, there exists a radially symmetric stationary solution with tumor boundary r=R and necrotic core boundary r=ρ. The system depends on a positive parameter μ, which describes the tumor aggressiveness. There also exists a sequence of values μ₂<μ₃<? for which branches of symmetry-breaking stationary solutions bifurcate from the radially symmetric solution branch.     

Regularity for the nonlinear Signorini problem

We study the regularity of the solution to a fully nonlinear version of the thin obstacle problem. In particular we prove that the solution is C1,α for some small α>0. This extends a result of Luis Caffarelli of 1979. Our proof relies on new estimates up to the boundary for fully nonlinear equations with Neumann boundary data, developed recently by the authors.     

Long time regularity of solutions of the Hele–Shaw problem

In this paper we study the long-time behavior of solutions of the one phase Hele–Shaw problem without surface tension. We show that after a finite time solutions of the Hele–Shaw problem become starshaped and Lipschitz continuous in space. Based on this observation we then prove that the free boundary become smooth in space and time with nondegenerate free boundary speed.     

A Stefan problem for a non-classical heat equation with a convective condition

We prove the existence and uniqueness, local in time, of the solution of a one-phase Stefan problem for a non-classical heat equation for a semi-infinite material with a convective boundary condition at the fixed face x = 0. Here the heat source depends on the temperature at the fixed face x = 0 that provides a heating or cooling effect depending on the properties of the source term. We use the Friedman-Rubinstein integral representation method and the Banach contraction theorem in order to solve an equivalent system of two Volterra integral equations. We also obtain a comparison result of the solution (the temperature and the free boundary) with respect to the one corresponding with null source term.