ISSN:
0749-159X
Keywords:
Mathematics and Statistics
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
We present the convergence analysis of an efficient numerical method for the solution of an initial-boundary value problem for a scalar nonlinear conservation law equation with a diffusion term. Nonlinear convective terms are approximated with the aid of a monotone finite volume scheme considered over the finite volume mesh dual to a triangular grid, whereas the diffusion term is discretized by piecewise linear conforming triangular elements. Under the assumption that the triangulations are of weakly acute type, with the aid of the discrete maximum principle, a priori estimates, and some compactness arguments based on the use of the Fourier transform with respect to time, the convergence of the approximate solutions to the exact solution is proved, provided that the mesh size tends to zero. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
2 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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