-valued maps minimizing the norm of the gradient with free discontinuities
Second order information on Palais-smale sequences in the mountain pass theorem.
Selfadjoint Extensions for the Elasticity System in Shape Optimization
Two approaches are proposed to modelling of topological variations in elastic solids. The first approach is based on the theory of selfadjoint extensions of differential operators. In the second approach function spaces with separated asymptotics and point asymptotic conditions are introduced, and a variational formulation is established. For both approaches, accuracy estimates are derived.
Self-adjoint extensions of differential operators and exterior topological derivatives in shape optimization
Semicontinuity and relaxation properties of a curvature depending functional in 2D
Semicontinuity in for polyconvex integrals
Viene studiata la semicontinuità rispetto alla topologia di per alcuni funzionali del Calcolo delle Variazioni dipendenti da funzioni a valori vettoriali.
Sensitivity analysis of a nonlinear obstacle plate problem
We analyse the sensitivity of the solution of a nonlinear obstacle plate problem, with respect to small perturbations of the middle plane of the plate. This analysis, which generalizes the results of [9, 10] for the linear case, is done by application of an abstract variational result [6], where the sensitivity of parameterized variational inequalities in Banach spaces, without uniqueness of solution, is quantified in terms of a generalized derivative, that is the proto-derivative. We prove that...
Sensitivity Analysis of a Nonlinear Obstacle Plate Problem
We analyse the sensitivity of the solution of a nonlinear obstacle plate problem, with respect to small perturbations of the middle plane of the plate. This analysis, which generalizes the results of [9,10] for the linear case, is done by application of an abstract variational result [6], where the sensitivity of parameterized variational inequalities in Banach spaces, without uniqueness of solution, is quantified in terms of a generalized derivative, that is the proto-derivative. We prove that...
Sets of finite perimeter associated with vector fields and polyhedral approximation
Let be a family of bounded Lipschitz continuous vector fields on . In this paper we prove that if is a set of finite -perimeter then his -perimeter is the limit of the -perimeters of a sequence of euclidean polyhedra approximating in -norm. This extends to Carnot-Carathéodory geometry a classical theorem of E. De Giorgi.
Shape and topological sensitivity analysis in domains with cracks
The framework for shape and topology sensitivity analysis in geometrical domains with cracks is established for elastic bodies in two spatial dimensions. The equilibrium problem for the elastic body with cracks is considered. Inequality type boundary conditions are prescribed at the crack faces providing a non-penetration between the crack faces. Modelling of such problems in two spatial dimensions is presented with all necessary details for further applications in shape optimization in structural...
Shape and topology optimization of the robust compliance via the level set method
The goal of this paper is to study the so-called worst-case or robust optimal design problem for minimal compliance. In the context of linear elasticity we seek an optimal shape which minimizes the largest, or worst, compliance when the loads are subject to some unknown perturbations. We first prove that, for a fixed shape, there exists indeed a worst perturbation (possibly non unique) that we characterize as the maximizer of a nonlinear energy. We also propose a stable algorithm to compute it....
Shape and topology optimization of the robust compliance via the level set method
The goal of this paper is to study the so-called worst-case or robust optimal design problem for minimal compliance. In the context of linear elasticity we seek an optimal shape which minimizes the largest, or worst, compliance when the loads are subject to some unknown perturbations. We first prove that, for a fixed shape, there exists indeed a worst perturbation (possibly non unique) that we characterize as the maximizer of a nonlinear energy. We also propose a stable algorithm to compute...
Shape derivatives for general objective functions and the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations
Shape differentiability of the Neumann problem of the Laplace equation in the half-space
Shape existence in Navier-Stokes flow with heat convection
Shape Hessian for generalized Oseen flow by differentiability of a minimax: A Lagrangian approach
The goal of this paper is to compute the shape Hessian for a generalized Oseen problem with nonhomogeneous Dirichlet boundary condition by the velocity method. The incompressibility will be treated by penalty approach. The structure of the shape gradient and shape Hessian with respect to the shape of the variable domain for a given cost functional are established by an application of the Lagrangian method with function space embedding technique.
Shape identification via metrics constructed from the oriented distance function
Shape optimization for a time-dependent model of a carousel press in glass production
This contribution presents the shape optimization problem of the plunger cooling cavity for the time dependent model of pressing the glass products. The system of the mould, the glass piece, the plunger and the plunger cavity is considered in four consecutive time intervals during which the plunger moves between 6 glass moulds. The state problem is represented by the steady-state Navier-Stokes equations in the cavity and the doubly periodic energy equation in the whole system, under the assumption...
Shape optimization for dynamic contact problems
The paper deals with shape optimization of dynamic contact problem with Coulomb friction for viscoelastic bodies. The mass nonpenetrability condition is formulated in velocities. The friction coefficient is assumed to be bounded. Using material derivative method as well as the results concerning the regularity of solution to dynamic variational inequality the directional derivative of the cost functional is calculated and the necessary optimality condition is formulated.
Shape optimization for Stokes problem with threshold slip
We study the Stokes problems in a bounded planar domain with a friction type boundary condition that switches between a slip and no-slip stage. Our main goal is to determine under which conditions concerning the smoothness of solutions to the Stokes system with the slip boundary conditions depend continuously on variations of . Having this result at our disposal, we easily prove the existence of a solution to optimal shape design problems for a large class of cost functionals. In order to release...