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A variational multiscale approach to PDE-constrained optimization problems arising in data-driven computational mechanics.

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Title: A variational multiscale approach to PDE-constrained optimization problems arising in data-driven computational mechanics.
Authors: Codina, Ramon1,2 (AUTHOR), Ausas, Roberto F.3 (AUTHOR), Bazon, Pedro B.3 (AUTHOR), Gebhardt, Cristian G.1,4 (AUTHOR) cristian.gebhardt@uib.no
Source: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics & Engineering. Jul2026, Vol. 456, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Subjects: Finite element method, Reaction-diffusion equations, Multiscale modeling, Numerical analysis, Computational mechanics, Mathematical optimization
Abstract: We consider the primal and dual forms of the optimality conditions for PDE-contrained optimization problems arising in Data-Driven Computational Mechanics when specialized to the reaction-diffusion context. Starting with the continuous setting, we establish well-posedness of such concomitant formulations. Then, we propose stable and consistent finite element approximations for these underlying primal and dual problems relying on the Variational MultiScale framework. For quasi-uniform finite element partitions, we investigate approximations' general properties and establish well-posedness for two canonical choices of the sub-grid scales, i.e., the Algebraic Sub-Grid Scale and Orthogonal Sub-Grid Scale. Moreover, for continuous finite element functions, we are able to move back and forth between the discrete primal and dual formulations only by changing the design of the stabilization parameters. To conclude, we stress-test the proposed approximations through a series of progressively sophisticated cases, providing both a comparative and qualitative assessment of their numerical performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:We consider the primal and dual forms of the optimality conditions for PDE-contrained optimization problems arising in Data-Driven Computational Mechanics when specialized to the reaction-diffusion context. Starting with the continuous setting, we establish well-posedness of such concomitant formulations. Then, we propose stable and consistent finite element approximations for these underlying primal and dual problems relying on the Variational MultiScale framework. For quasi-uniform finite element partitions, we investigate approximations' general properties and establish well-posedness for two canonical choices of the sub-grid scales, i.e., the Algebraic Sub-Grid Scale and Orthogonal Sub-Grid Scale. Moreover, for continuous finite element functions, we are able to move back and forth between the discrete primal and dual formulations only by changing the design of the stabilization parameters. To conclude, we stress-test the proposed approximations through a series of progressively sophisticated cases, providing both a comparative and qualitative assessment of their numerical performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:00457825
DOI:10.1016/j.cma.2026.118944