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

Authors :: Copetti, M.I.M.
Fernández, J.R.
Source :: Journal of Mathematical Analysis & Applications. Nov2011, Vol. 383 Issue 2, p506-521. 16p.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Abstract: 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. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Subjects :: *FINITE element method
*APPROXIMATION theory
*NONLINEAR theories
*CONTACT mechanics
*COMPUTER simulation
*ERROR analysis in mathematics
*ESTIMATION theory
*GIRDERS

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