Polynomial-basis model reduction (Q1206193)

The polynomial-basis method of model reduction is developed using projection operators whose range is the span of ordinary polynomials, which serve as basis functions. As a demonstration, the method is applied to the problem of steady heat conduction in an isotropic, heterogeneous material. The method does not make explicit use of either Floquet theory or the assumption of a periodic material microstructure. Upon specialization to periodic media, however, (along with the usually accompanying assumptions) the results reduce to that known for the multiple scales perturbation method, at least to lowest (bulk property) order. In this sense, the method generalizes the multiple scales method of homogenization, since periodicity and Floquet theory are part of the underlying assumptions and implementation of multiple scales. As a special case, an explicit polynomial-basis-method solution for the alternating-layer laminate case is also obtained.