Multiply constrained partitioned nonlinear equation solvers (Q1109612)

This paper presents a new multiply constrained partitioned Newton Raphson nonlinear equation solver. For a given iteration, each of the various separate partitions are individually and simultaneously controlled. A hierarchy of partition levels can be employed. The numerical properties of the scheme are verified and convergence is ascertained at the individual partition level. Several finite element numerical experiments are discussed including highly nonlinear structural problems. For general purpose codes with flexible data based management schemes this solver can easily be added to the featured solution schemes.