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Title: Optimization-based additive decomposition of weakly coercive problems with applications

Journal Article · · Computers and Mathematics with Applications (Oxford)

In this study, we present an abstract mathematical framework for an optimization-based additive decomposition of a large class of variational problems into a collection of concurrent subproblems. The framework replaces a given monolithic problem by an equivalent constrained optimization formulation in which the subproblems define the optimization constraints and the objective is to minimize the mismatch between their solutions. The significance of this reformulation stems from the fact that one can solve the resulting optimality system by an iterative process involving only solutions of the subproblems. Consequently, assuming that stable numerical methods and efficient solvers are available for every subproblem, our reformulation leads to robust and efficient numerical algorithms for a given monolithic problem by breaking it into subproblems that can be handled more easily. An application of the framework to the Oseen equations illustrates its potential.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR)
Grant/Contract Number:
FWP# 14-017511; AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1631359
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1237674; OSTI ID: 1441100
Report Number(s):
SAND-2015-5656J; S0898122115006008; PII: S0898122115006008
Journal Information:
Computers and Mathematics with Applications (Oxford), Journal Name: Computers and Mathematics with Applications (Oxford) Vol. 71 Journal Issue: 11; ISSN 0898-1221
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 3 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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