Finite Element Approximation of an Optimal Control Problem for the Von Karman Equations
Abstract
This paper is concerned with optimal control problems for the von Karman equations with distributed controls. We first show that optimal solutions exist. We then show that Lagrange multipliers may be used to enforce the constraints and derive an optimality system from which optimal states and controls may be deduced. Finally we define finite element approximations of solutions for the optimality system and derive error estimates for the approximations. Optimal control, Numerical approximation, Finite element methods, Von Karman equations
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283781
Entities
People
- James C. Turner
- L. S. Hou