Localized maximum-norm error estimates for the Hellan-Herrmann-Johnson method (Q7345494)

We derive localized maximum-norm bounds for bending moments computed by the Hellan-Herrmann-Johnson method for the clamped Kirchhoff plate problem using symmetric-curl potentials. This gives optimal pointwise convergence of bending-moment values and elementwise first derivatives without logarithmic loss for positive polynomial degrees, exceeding theoretical gains for even or odd degrees under reflection symmetry.