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A finite element approximation of a variational inequality related to hydraulics

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In this paper we study the convergence of a finite element approximation for a variational inequality related to hydraulics and we prove, for both linear and quadratic elements, error bounds in terms of the mesh size and a theorem of convergence of the domains

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    F. Brezzi & G. Sacchi

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This work is based in part on the graduation thesis of G. Sacchi discussed in october 1974 at University of Pavia.

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Brezzi, F., Sacchi, G. A finite element approximation of a variational inequality related to hydraulics. Calcolo 13, 257–273 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02575934

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