scholarly journals The Multivariate Theory of Connections

Mathematics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Mortari ◽  
Carl Leake

This paper extends the univariate Theory of Connections, introduced in (Mortari, 2017), to the multivariate case on rectangular domains with detailed attention to the bivariate case. In particular, it generalizes the bivariate Coons surface, introduced by (Coons, 1984), by providing analytical expressions, called constrained expressions, representing all possible surfaces with assigned boundary constraints in terms of functions and arbitrary-order derivatives. In two dimensions, these expressions, which contain a freely chosen function, g ( x , y ) , satisfy all constraints no matter what the g ( x , y ) is. The boundary constraints considered in this article are Dirichlet, Neumann, and any combinations of them. Although the focus of this article is on two-dimensional spaces, the final section introduces the Multivariate Theory of Connections, validated by mathematical proof. This represents the multivariate extension of the Theory of Connections subject to arbitrary-order derivative constraints in rectangular domains. The main task of this paper is to provide an analytical procedure to obtain constrained expressions in any space that can be used to transform constrained problems into unconstrained problems. This theory is proposed mainly to better solve PDE and stochastic differential equations.

Geophysics ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 730-741 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Okabe

Complete analytical expressions for the first and second derivatives of the gravitational potential in arbitrary directions due to a homogeneous polyhedral body composed of polygonal facets are developed, by applying the divergence theorem definitively. Not only finite but also infinite rectangular prisms then are treated. The gravity anomalies due to a uniform polygon are similarly described in two dimensions. The magnetic potential due to a uniformly magnetized body is directly derived from the first derivative of the gravitational potential in a given direction. The rule for translating the second derivative of the gravitational potential into the magnetic field component is also described. The necessary procedures for practical computer programming are discussed in detail, in order to avoid singularities and to save computing time.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Dhiranuch Bunnag

This paper presents global optimization algorithms that incorporate the idea of an interval branch and bound and the stochastic search algorithms. Two algorithms for unconstrained problems are proposed, the hybrid interval simulated annealing and the combined interval branch and bound and genetic algorithm. The numerical experiment shows better results compared to Hansen’s algorithm and simulated annealing in terms of the storage, speed, and number of function evaluations. The convergence proof is described. Moreover, the idea of both algorithms suggests a structure for an integrated interval branch and bound and genetic algorithm for constrained problems in which the algorithm is described and tested. The aim is to capture one of the solutions with higher accuracy and lower cost. The results show better quality of the solutions with less number of function evaluations compared with the traditional GA.


2001 ◽  
Vol 15 (19n20) ◽  
pp. 2799-2810
Author(s):  
SANKALPA GHOSH ◽  
M. V. N. MURTHY ◽  
SUBHASIS SINHA

Properties of confined mesoscopic systems have been extensively studied numerically over recent years. We discuss an analytical approach to the study of finite rotating fermionic systems in two dimension. We first construct the energy functional for a finite fermionic system within the Thomas–Fermi approximation in two dimensions. We show that for specific interactions the problem may be exactly solved. We derive analytical expressions for the density, the critical size as well as the ground state energy of such systems in a given angular momentum sector.


Author(s):  
Bas Aarts

The aim of this chapter is to discuss the role of syntactic argumentation in the description of English grammar. The chapter first discusses some of the general principles that are used in syntactic argumentation, namely economy and elegance, which are regarded as two dimensions of simplicity. These principles are then exemplified in a number of case studies. The final section discusses how argumentation can be used to establish constituency in clauses.


2016 ◽  
Vol 859 ◽  
pp. 79-84
Author(s):  
Li Jun Zhou ◽  
Jian Gao Guo ◽  
Bao Long Li

The elastic buckling behaviors of graphene nanosheets are investigated via molecular structural mechanics based finite element method. The size-and chirality-dependent critical buckling stresses of monolayer and bilayer graphene nanosheets are calculated for different geometrical dimensions and boundary constraints, respectively. By analogy with classical buckling theory of elastic plate, the analytical expressions of critical buckling stress are derived for the graphene nanosheets with different boundary constraints, and the comparisons of analytical results with the counterparts obtained by molecular structural mechanics simulation show a good consistency.


Author(s):  
B. M. Kumitskiy ◽  
N. A. Savrasova ◽  
V. N. Melkumov ◽  
Ye. S. Aralov

Statement of the problem. The article examines the problem of cold pressing, which is the most important technological component in the production of sheet composite, which is widely studied in the repair and construction works in the interior decoration of residential and industrial premises. The solution to this problem is carried out on the basis of a physical and mathematical model under the assumption that the rheological properties of the deformable medium correspond to the principles of ideal plasticity and a flat deformable state. Within the framework of the problem, in two dimensions of quasistatic compression between absolutely rigid parallel-approaching plates of a thin ideally plastic layer, the stress-strain state of a composite medium is studied. It is believed that in the absence of volumetric loads, the condition of incompressibility of the medium and the associated flow law is fulfilled. Based on the hypothesis of the linear distribution of tangential stresses over the thickness of the deformable layer, analytical expressions for the statistical and kinematic characteristics of the deformation are obtained, and the condition at the edges of the rough plates makes it possible to determine the coefficient of slip thorns, which makes it possible to control the pressing process.Results and conclusions. It was established that the components of the strain rate are directly proportional to the plate approach speed, and the normal stresses acting in the pressing direction are independent of the loading speed, decreasing in magnitude from the center to the periphery.Keywords: yield strength, pressing, plasticity condition, mathematical model.


2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (06) ◽  
pp. 1850046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Ren ◽  
Chong Wang

The free energy of a ternary system, such as a triblock copolymer, is a sum of two parts: an interface energy determined by the size of the interfaces separating the micro-domains of the three constituents, and a long range interaction energy that serves to prevent unlimited micro-domain growth. In two dimensions a parameter range is identified where the system admits stable stationary disk assemblies. Such an assembly consists of perturbed disks made from either type-I constituent or type-II constituent. All the type-I disks have approximately the same radius and all the type-II disks also have approximately the same radius. The locations of the disks are determined by minimization of a function. Depending on the parameters, the disks of the two types can be mixed in an organized way, or mixed in a random way. They can also be fully separated. The first scenario offers a mathematical proof of the existence of a morphological phase for triblock copolymers conjectured by polymer scientists. The last scenario shows that the ternary system is capable of producing two levels of structure. The primary structure is at the microscopic level where disks form near-perfect lattices. The secondary structure is at the macroscopic level forming two large regions, one filled with type-I disks and the other filled with type-II disks. A macroscopic, circular interface separates the two regions.


Mathematics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hunter Johnston ◽  
Carl Leake ◽  
Yalchin Efendiev ◽  
Daniele Mortari

In this paper, we consider several new applications of the recently introduced mathematical framework of the Theory of Connections (ToC). This framework transforms constrained problems into unconstrained problems by introducing constraint-free variables. Using this transformation, various ordinary differential equations (ODEs), partial differential equations (PDEs) and variational problems can be formulated where the constraints are always satisfied. The resulting equations can then be easily solved by introducing a global basis function set (e.g., Chebyshev, Legendre, etc.) and minimizing a residual at pre-defined collocation points. In this paper, we highlight the utility of ToC by introducing various problems that can be solved using this framework including: (1) analytical linear constraint optimization; (2) the brachistochrone problem; (3) over-constrained differential equations; (4) inequality constraints; and (5) triangular domains.


1993 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 436-449
Author(s):  
C. Allin Cornell ◽  
Shen-Chyun Wu ◽  
Steven R. Winterstein ◽  
James H. Dieterich ◽  
Robert W. Simpson

Abstract This paper presents a phenomenological stochastic model for earthquake recurrence processes involving physical interaction among fault segments. Slip on one segment may reduce (or increase) the time to the next event on another segment or possibly induce an immediate slip on that segment as well. The gross behavior of this model is first observed through simulations; temporal and spatial disorder are observed even when the stochastic aspects are minimized. To estimate the strength of these interactions, we derive factors from the output of three-dimensional elastic dislocation analyses, relating induced stress changes to temporal changes in next-event dates. In a final section, we derive approximate analytical expressions and numerical results for future probabilistic earthquake risk and site hazard, conditional on the elapsed times since events on all relevant fault segments and on the number of events since that may have caused stress changes (interactions).


Author(s):  
Tetsuyuki Takahama ◽  
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Setsuko Sakai ◽  

In this study, α constrained particle swarm optimizer αPSO, which is the combination of the α constrained method and particle swarm optimization, is proposed to solve constrained optimization problems. The α constrained methods can convert algorithms for unconstrained problems to algorithms for constrained problems using the α level comparison, which compares the search points based on the satisfaction level of constraints. In the αPSO, the agents who satisfy the constraints move to optimize the objective function and the agents who don't satisfy the constraints move to satisfy the constraints. The effectiveness of the αPSO is shown by comparing the αPSO with GENOCOP5.0, and other PSO-based methods on some nonlinear constrained problems.


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