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Optimization of the domain in elliptic variational inequalities

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This paper is concerned with a nonsmooth shape optimization problem for the Signorini unilateral boundary-value problem. The necessary optimality conditions are derived. The results of computations are presented.

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Neittaanmäki, P., Sokolowski, J. & Zolesio, J.P. Optimization of the domain in elliptic variational inequalities. Appl Math Optim 18, 85–98 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01443616

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