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We propose and analyze a general framework for space-time finite element methods that is based on least-squares finite element methods for solving a first-order reformulation of the thick parabolic obstacle problem. Discretizations based on…
We introduce a new family of high order accurate semi-implicit schemes for the solution of non-linear hyperbolic partial differential equations on unstructured polygonal meshes. The time discretization is based on a splitting between…
Virtual element methods is a new promising finite element methods using general polygonal meshes. Its optimal a priori error estimates are well established in the literature. In this paper, we take a different viewpoint. We try to uncover…
An introductory exposition of the virtual element method (VEM) is provided. The intent is to make this method more accessible to those unfamiliar with VEM. Familiarity with the finite element method for solving 2D linear elasticity problems…
The mesh flexibility offered by the virtual element method through the permission of arbitrary element geometries, and the seamless incorporation of `hanging' nodes, has made the method increasingly attractive in the context of adaptive…
In this paper, we propose and analyze a mixed virtual element method for the approximation of the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the two-dimensional elasticity eigenvalue problem. Under standard assumptions on polygonal meshes, we prove…
In this work, we exploit the capability of virtual element methods in accommodating approximation spaces featuring high-order continuity to numerically approximate differential problems of the form $\Delta^p u =f$, $p\ge1$. More…
We present two kinds of lowest-order virtual element methods for planar linear elasticity problems. For the first one we use the nonconforming virtual element method with a stabilizing term. It can be interpreted as a modification of the…
Virtual element methods (VEMs) without extrinsic stabilization in arbitrary degree of polynomial are developed for second order elliptic problems, including a nonconforming VEM and a conforming VEM in arbitrary dimension. The key is to…
In this paper we consider the numerical approximation of a general second order semi-linear parabolic partial differential equation. Equations of this type arise in many contexts, such as transport in porous media. Using finite element…
A virtual element method (VEM) with the first order optimal convergence order is developed for solving two-dimensional Maxwell interface problems on a special class of polygonal meshes that are cut by the interface from a background…
We discuss the $p$- and the $hp$-versions of the virtual element method for the approximation of eigenpairs of elliptic operators with a potential term on polygonal meshes. An application of this model is provided by the Schr\"odinger…
The maximum norm error estimations for virtual element methods are studied. To establish the error estimations, we prove higher local regularity based on delicate analysis of Green's functions and high-order local error estimations for the…
In this paper we construct conforming Virtual Element approximations on domains with curved boundary and/or internal curved interfaces, both in two and three dimensions. Our approach allows to impose both Dirichlet and Neumann…
This study concerns numerical methods for efficiently solving the Richards equation where different weak formulations and computational techniques are analyzed. The spatial discretizations are based on standard or mixed finite element…
In this article, we have considered a nonlinear nonlocal time dependent fourth order equation demonstrating the deformation of a thin and narrow rectangular plate. We propose $C^1$ conforming virtual element method (VEM) of arbitrary order,…
We propose a class of temporally high-order parametric finite element methods for simulating solid-state dewetting of thin films in two dimensions using a sharp-interface model. The process is governed by surface diffusion and contact point…
An adaptive direct collocation method is developed for solving optimal control problems constrained by parabolic partial differential equations. The partial differential equation is first reformulated in a variational setting, where the…
The aim of this paper is to develop a virtual element method (VEM) for the vibration problem of thin plates on polygonal meshes. We consider a variational formulation relying only on the transverse displacement of the plate and propose an…
The Virtual Element Method (VEM) is a Galerkin approximation method that extends the Finite Element Method (FEM) to polytopal meshes. In this paper, we present a conforming formulation that generalizes the Scott-Vogelius finite element…