Numerical Analysis/Mathematical Problems in Mechanics
A quasi-optimal a priori error estimate for the two-dimensional Signorini problem approximated by linear finite elements
[Une estimation dʼerreur quasi-optimale pour lʼapproximation par éléments finis du problème de Signorini bidimensionnel]
Comptes Rendus. Mathématique, Tome 350 (2012) no. 5-6, pp. 325-328.

On présente dans cette Note une estimation optimale de lʼerreur dʼapproximation par éléments finis affines du problème de Signorini, cʼest à dire du problème de lʼéquilibre dʼun corps élastique en contact avec une fondation rigide. Les travaux précédents sur ce sujet donnent soit des résultats non optimaux, soit avec des conditions supplémentaires plus contraignantes sur la solution.

The aim of this Note is to present a quasi-optimal a priori error estimate for the linear finite element approximation of the so-called two-dimensional Signorini problem, i.e. the equilibrium of a plane linearly elastic body in contact with a rigid foundation. Previous works on that subject give either non-optimal estimates or with a more restrictive supplementary condition on the solution.

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DOI : 10.1016/j.crma.2012.01.024
Renard, Yves 1

1 Université de Lyon, CNRS, INSA-Lyon, ICJ UMR5208, 69621 Villeurbanne, France
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Renard, Yves. A quasi-optimal a priori error estimate for the two-dimensional Signorini problem approximated by linear finite elements. Comptes Rendus. Mathématique, Tome 350 (2012) no. 5-6, pp. 325-328. doi : 10.1016/j.crma.2012.01.024. http://www.numdam.org/articles/10.1016/j.crma.2012.01.024/

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