Robust numerical algorithms for dynamic frictional contact problems with different time and space scales [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Corinna Hager

Robust numerical algorithms fordynamic frictional contact problemswith different time and space scalesVon der Fakult¨at Mathematik und Physik der Universit¨at Stuttgartzur Erlangung der Wu¨rde eines Doktors derNaturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) genehmigte AbhandlungVorgelegt vonCorinna Hageraus BerlinHauptberichter: Prof. Dr. B. WohlmuthMitberichter: Prof. Dr. T. LaursenProf. Dr. A. KlawonnTag der mu¨ndlichen Pru¨fung: 17. November 2010Institut fur Angewandte Analysis und Numerische Simulation¨Universitat Stuttgart¨2010D93 (Diss. Universit¨at Stuttgart)AcknowledgmentsThis thesis summarizes the main results of my research activities during the last fouryears at the chair“Numerische Mathematik fur Hochstleistungsrechner” of the Institut¨ ¨fu¨r Angewandte Analysis und Numerische Simulation at the Universita¨t Stuttgart.Firstofall,Iwouldliketoexpress mysincere gratitudetomysupervisorProf.Dr.Bar-bara Wohlmuth for her surpassing guidance and mentoring during this time. Besides hernumerous activities and engagements, she has always been willing to provide advice andassistance forall kinds ofquestions. Her outstandingdedication totheresearch activitiesof the work group has been truly inspiring to me. In particular, I would like to thankher for giving me the possibility to present my work on some international conferencesand for putting me into touch with several designated experts, which has lead to fruitfuland interesting discussions.