A posteriori error analysis of a quadratic finite volume method for nonlinear elliptic problems

In this article, we construct and analyze a residual-based a posteriori error estimator for a quadratic finite volume method (FVM) for solving nonlinear elliptic partial differential equations with homogeneous Dirichlet boundary conditions. We shall prove that the a posteriori error estimator yields the global upper and local lower bounds for the norm error of the FVM. So that the a posteriori error estimator is equivalent to the true error in a certain sense. Numerical experiments are performed to illustrate the theoretical results.     

Space-time finite element methods stabilized using bubble function spaces

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In this paper, a stabilized space-time finite element method for solving linear parabolic evolution problems is analyzed. The proposed method is developed on a base of a space-time variational setting, that helps on the simultaneous and unified discretization in space and in time by finite element techniques. Stabilization terms are constructed by means of classical bubble spaces. Stability of the discrete problem with respect to an associated mesh dependent norm is proved, and a priori discretization error estimates are presented. Numerical examples confirm the theoretical estimates.     

Some inverse problems for the nonlocal heat equation with Caputo fractional derivative

A class of inverse problems for restoring the right‐hand side of a fractional heat equation with involution is considered. The results on existence and uniqueness of solutions of these problems are presented.     

On the Solution of Mixed Problems in Linear Anti-plane Piezoelectricity

In the present paper we consider interior and exterior mixed boundary value problems of anti-plane shear in the static theory of linear piezoelectricity. Using the boundary integral equation method we reduce the problems to systems of singular integral equations with discontinuous coefficients to which the classical Nöether’s theorems on existence of the solution can be applied. This allows us to establish well-posedness results and to obtain integral solutions of the corresponding mixed boundary value problems for a rather general class of piezoelectric materials. Mathematics Subject Classifications (2000) 45E05, 45F15, 74F15.     

Equations of motion for mechanical systems: A unified approach

This paper presents a unified framework from which emerge the Lagrange equations, the Gibbs-Appell Equations and the Generalized Inverse Equations for describing the motion of constrained mechanical systems. The unified approach extends the applicability of the first two approaches to systems where the constraints are non-linear functions of the generalized velocities and are not necessarily independent. Furthermore, the approach leads to the Explicit Gibbs-Appell Equations.     

LocalC α convergence of elliptic regularizations of parabolic equations

The solutions of elliptic regularizations of the heat equation converge to the solutions of the corresponding evolution equation in weak energy norms. The technique is of relevance in control theory as well as variational inequalities. We show that the convergence actually takes place in some Hölder space. The result holds for a class of parabolic equations in divergence form and sufficiently integrable forcing terms.

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Sommario Le soluzioni delle regolarizzanti ellittiche dell'equazione del calore, convergono alle soluzioni della corrispondente equazione di evoluzione in norme deboli dell'energia. Questa tecnica trova applicazione nelle teoric dei controlli e disuguaglianze variazionali. Si dimostra che la convergenza é forte ed ha luogo in norme Hölderiane. Il risultato si estende ad una classe di equazioni paraboliche in forma di divergenza con termini forzanti sufficientemente integrabili.

     

Redundant actuators to achieve minimal vibration trajectory tracking of flexible multibodies: Theory and application

We address the problem of inverse dynamics for flexible multibodies, which arises, in trajectory tracking control of flexible multibodies such as space manipulators and articulated flexible structures. Previous research has resolved this trajectory tracking problem by computing the system inputs for feedforward control of actuators at the joints. Recently, the use of distributed actuators like electro-strictive actuators in flexible structures has introduced a new dimension to this trajectory tracking problem. In this paper we optimally utilize such actuators to aid joint actuators for tracking control, and introduce a new inverse dynamics scheme for simultaneously (1) tracking a prescribed trajectory and (2) minimizing ensuing elastic deflections. We apply this scheme for trajectory tracking of a two-link two-joint planar manipulator with joint motors and distributed electro-strictive actuators. Experimental results are presented to contrast our new scheme with other existing methods.     

A NEW ALGORITHM FOR COMPUTING THE INVERSE AND GENERALIZED INVERSE OF THE SCALED FACTOR CIRCULANT MATRIX

A new algorithm for finding the inverse of a nonsingular scaled factor circulant matrix is presented by the Euclid＇s algorithm. Extension is made to compute the group inverse and the Moore-Penrose inverse of the singular scaled factor circulant matrix. Numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the implementation of the proposed algorithm.