Unified analysis for stabilized methods of low-order mixed finite elements for stationary Navier-Stokes equations

A unified analysis is presented for the stabilized methods including the pres- sure projection method and the pressure gradient local projection method of conforming and nonconforming low-order mixed finite elements for the stationary Navier-Stokes equa- tions. The existence and uniqueness of the solution and the optimal error estimates are proved.

A Second Order Nonconforming Triangular Mixed Finite Element Scheme for the Stationary Navier-Stokes Equations

In this paper, a nonconforming triangular mixed finite element scheme with second order convergence behavior is proposed for the stationary Navier-Stokes equations.The new nonconforming triangular element is taken as approximation space for the velocity and the linear element for the pressure. The convergence analysis is presented and optimal error estimates of both broken H^1-norm and L^2-norm for velocity as well as the L^2-norm for the pressure are derived.

A NEW NONCONFORMING MIXED FINITE ELEMENT SCHEME FOR THE STATIONARY NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS

In this article, a new stable nonconforming mixed finite element scheme is proposed for the stationary Navier-Stokes equations, in which a new low order Crouzeix- Raviart type nonconforming rectangular element is taken for approximating space for the velocity and the piecewise constant element for the pressure. The optimal order error estimates for the approximation of both the velocity and the pressure in L2-norm are established, as well as one in broken H1-norm for the velocity. Numerical experiments are given which are consistent with our theoretical analysis.

A mixed finite element scheme for viscoelastic flows with XPP model

A mixed finite element formulation for viscoelastic flows is derived in this paper, in which the FIC （finite incremental calculus） pressure stabilization process and the DEVSS （discrete elastic viscous stress splitting） method using the Crank-Nicolson-based split are introduced within a general framework of the iterative version of the fractional step algorithm. The SU （streamline-upwind） method is particularly chosen to tackle the convective terms in constitutive equations of viscoelastic flows. Thanks to the proposed scheme the finite elements with equal low-order interpolation approximations for stress-velocity-pressure variables can be successfully used even for viscoelastic flows with high Weissenberg numbers. The XPP （extended Pom-Pom） constitutive model for describing viscoelastic behaviors is particularly integrated into the proposed scheme. The numerical results for the 4：1 sudden contraction flow problem demonstrate prominent stability, accuracy and convergence rate of the proposed scheme in both pressure and stress distributions over the flow domain within a wide range of the Weissenberg number, particularly the capability in reproducing the results, which can be used to explain the ＂die swell＂ phenomenon observed in the polymer injection molding process.

Nonconforming Mixed Finite Element Method for Nonlinear Hyperbolic Equations

A nonconforming mixed finite element method for nonlinear hyperbolic equations is discussed. Existence and uniqueness of the solution to the discrete problem are proved. Priori estimates of optimal order are derived for both the displacement and the stress.

An Adaptive Least-Squares Mixed Finite Element Method for Fourth Order Parabolic Problems

A least-squares mixed finite element (LSMFE) method for the numerical solution of fourth order parabolic problems analyzed and developed in this paper. The Ciarlet-Raviart mixed finite element space is used to approximate. The a posteriori error estimator which is needed in the adaptive refinement algorithm is proposed. The local evaluation of the least-squares functional serves as a posteriori error estimator. The posteriori errors are effectively estimated. The convergence of the adaptive least-squares mixed finite element method is proved.

A Second Order Characteristic Mixed Finite Element Method for Convection Diffusion Reaction Equations

A combined approximate scheme is defined for convection-diffusion-reaction equations. This scheme is constructed by two methods. Standard mixed finite element method is used for diffusion term. A second order characteristic finite element method is presented to handle the material derivative term, that is, the time derivative term plus the convection term. The stability is proved and the L2-norm error estimates are derived for both the scalar unknown variable and its flux. The scheme is of second order accuracy in time increment, symmetric, and unconditionally stable.

Nonconforming <i>H</i>¹-Galerkin Mixed Finite Element Method for Pseudo-Hyperbolic Equations

Based on H1-Galerkin mixed finite element method with nonconforming quasi-Wilson element, a numerical approximate scheme is established for pseudo-hyperbolic equations under arbitrary quadrilateral meshes. The corresponding optimal order error estimate is derived by the interpolation technique instead of the generalized elliptic projection which is necessary for classical error estimates of finite element analysis.

Numerical Experiments Using MATLAB: Superconvergence of Nonconforming Finite Element Approximation for Second-Order Elliptic Problems

The superconvergence in the finite element method is a phenomenon in which the fi-nite element approximation converges to the exact solution at a rate higher than the optimal order error estimate. Wang proposed and analyzed superconvergence of the conforming finite element method by L2-projections. However, since the conforming finite element method (CFEM) requires a strong continuity, it is not easy to construct such finite elements for the complex partial differential equations. Thus, the nonconforming finite element method (NCFEM) is more appealing computationally due to better stability and flexibility properties compared to CFEM. The objective of this paper is to establish a general superconvergence result for the nonconforming finite element approximations for second-order elliptic problems by L2-projection methods by applying the idea presented in Wang. MATLAB codes are published at https://github.com/annaleeharris/Superconvergence-NCFEM for anyone to use and to study. The results of numerical experiments show great promise for the robustness, reliability, flexibility and accuracy of superconvergence in NCFEM by L2- projections.

The Energy-orthogonal Tetrahedral Finite Element for Fourth Order Elliptic Equations

In this paper,the 16-parameter nonconforming tetrahedral element which has an energy-orthogonal shape function space is presented for the discretization of fourth order elliptic partial differential operators in three spatial dimensions.The newly constructed element is proved to be convergent for a model biharmonic equation.

P_1-nonconforming triangular finite element method for elliptic and parabolic interface problems

The lowest order Pl-nonconforming triangular finite element method （FEM） for elliptic and parabolic interface problems is investigated. Under some reasonable regularity assumptions on the exact solutions, the optimal order error estimates are obtained in the broken energy norm. Finally, some numerical results are provided to verify the theoretical analysis.

SUPERCONVERGENCE OF LEAST-SQUARES MIXED FINITE ELEMENTS FOR ELLIPTIC PROBLEMS ON TRIANGULATION

In this paper,we present the least-squares mixed finite element method and investigate superconvergence phenomena for the second order elliptic boundary-value problems over triangulations.On the basis of the L2-projection and some mixed finite element projections,we obtain the superconvergence result of least-squares mixed finite element solutions.This error estimate indicates an accuracy of O(h3/2)if the lowest order Raviart-Thomas elements are employed.

METHOD OF NONCONFORMING MIXED FINITE ELEMENT FOR SECOND ORDER ELLIPTIC PROBLEMS METHOD OF NONCONFORMING MIXED FINITE ELEMENT FOR SECOND ORDER ELLIPTIC PROBLEMS

In this paper, the method of non-conforming mixed finite element for second order elliptic problems is discussed and a format of real optimal order for the lowest order error estimate.

圆弧形蜂窝夹芯板在低速冲击下的动力响应研究

为了研究具有负泊松比特性的圆弧形蜂窝夹芯板的动力响应,基于哈密顿原理和一阶剪切变形理论推导了圆弧形蜂窝夹芯板的运动方程,同时建立两自由度的质量-弹簧模型来获得蜂窝夹芯板与冲击器之间的接触力,利用Navier法和Duhamel积分对圆弧形夹芯板的运动方程解析求解。在理论模型有效性验证方面,低速冲击下蜂窝夹芯板中心最大横向位移的理论模型计算结果与ABAQUS有限元仿真结果的最大相对误差为4.9%,同时求得理论模型与已发表文献计算出的接触力最大相对误差为8%,验证了理论模型的有效性。通过理论模型研究了蜂窝胞元参数变化对蜂窝夹芯板动力响应的影响,研究结果表明:随着球形冲击器的冲击速度递增,圆弧形蜂窝夹芯板中心最大横向位移也呈现出递增的规律;圆弧形蜂窝夹芯板的抗冲击特性随着蜂窝胞元半径或角度的增大而减小,当蜂窝胞元半径从5 mm增加至7 mm时,蜂窝夹芯板的抗冲击特性减少40.28%;当蜂窝胞元角度从30°增加至60°时,蜂窝夹芯板的抗冲击特性减少83.64%;蜂窝夹芯板的抗冲击特性随着蜂窝胞元壁厚的增大而增大,当蜂窝胞元壁厚从1 mm增加至3 mm时,蜂窝夹芯板的抗冲击特性提升59.51%。通过减小胞元角度和半径,增加胞元壁厚可以提升圆弧形蜂窝夹芯板的抗冲击特性。

Superconvergence Analysis of Splitting Positive Definite Nonconforming Mixed Finite Element Method for Pseudo-hyperbolic Equations

In this paper, a new splitting positive definite nonconforming mixed finite element method is proposed for pseudo-hyperbolic equations, in which a quasi-Wilson quadrilateral element is used for the flux p, and the bilinear element is used for u. Superconvergence results in ｜｜·｜｜div,h norm for p and optimal error estimates in L2 norm for u are derived for both semi-discrete and fully discrete schemes under almost uniform meshes.

EXPLICIT ERROR ESTIMATES FOR MIXED AND NONCONFORMING FINITE ELEMENTS

In this paper, we study the explicit expressions of the constants in the error estimates of the lowest order mixed and nonconforming finite element methods. We start with an explicit relation between the error constant of the lowest order Raviart-Thomas interpolation error and the geometric characters of the triangle. This gives an explicit error constant of the lowest order mixed finite element method. Furthermore, similar results can be ex- tended to the nonconforming P1 scheme based on its close connection with the lowest order Raviart-Thomas method. Meanwhile, such explicit a priori error estimates can be used as computable error bounds, which are also consistent with the maximal angle condition for the optimal error estimates of mixed and nonconforming finite element methods.

High accuracy nonconforming finite elements for fourth order problems

The approach of nonconforming finite element method admits users to solve the partial differential equations with lower complexity,but the accuracy is usually low.In this paper,we present a family of highaccuracy nonconforming finite element methods for fourth order problems in arbitrary dimensions.The finite element methods are given in a unified way with respect to the dimension.This is an effort to reveal the balance between the accuracy and the complexity of finite element methods.

Higher Order Triangular Mixed Finite Element Methods for Semilinear Quadratic Optimal Control Problems

In this paper,we investigate a priori error estimates for the quadratic optimal control problems governed by semilinear elliptic partial differential equations using higher order triangular mixed finite element methods.The state and the co-state are approximated by the order k Raviart-Thomas mixed finite element spaces and the control is approximated by piecewise polynomials of order k(k≥0).A priori error estimates for the mixed finite element approximation of semilinear control problems are obtained.Finally,we present some numerical examples which confirm our theoretical results.

A Mixed Formulation of Stabilized Nonconforming Finite Element Method for Linear Elasticity

Based on the primal mixed variational formulation,a stabilized nonconforming mixed finite element method is proposed for the linear elasticity problem by adding the jump penalty term for the displacement.Here we use the piecewise constant space for stress and the Crouzeix-Raviart element space for displacement.The mixed method is locking-free,i.e.,the convergence does not deteriorate in the nearly incompressible or incompressible case.The optimal convergence order is shown in the L^(2)-norm for stress and in the broken H1-norm and L2-norm for displacement,respectively.Finally,some numerical results are given to demonstrate the optimal convergence and stability of the mixed method.

A reduced-order extrapolation algorithm based on CNLSMFE formulation and POD technique for two-dimensional Sobolev equations

A reduced-order extrapolation algorithm based on Crank-Nicolson least-squares mixed finite element （CNLSMFE） formulation and proper orthogonal decomposition （POD） technique for two-dimensional （2D） Sobolev equations is established. The error estimates of the reduced-order CNLSMFE solutions and the implementation for the reduced-order extrapolation algorithm are provided. A numerical example is used to show that the results of numerical computations are consistent with theoretical conclusions. Moreover, it is shown that the reduced-order extrapolation algorithm is feasible and efficient for seeking numerical solutions to 2D Sobolev equations.