On the finite element approximation of variational inequalities with noncoercive operators

Messaoud Boulbrachene*

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Abstract

In this article, we introduce a new method to analyze the convergence of the standard finite element method for variational inequalities with noncoercive operators. We derive an optimal L error estimate by combining the Bensoussan-Lions algorithm with the concept of subsolutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1107-1121
Number of pages15
JournalNumerical Functional Analysis and Optimization
Volume36
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2 2015

Keywords

  • Bensoussan-Lions algorithm
  • Finite elements
  • L -error estimate
  • Subsolution
  • Variational inequalities

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analysis
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Control and Optimization

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