Asymptotic expansion and extrapolation for the Eigenvalue approximation of the biharmonic eigenvalue problem by Ciarlet–Raviart scheme

Abstract

We propose and analyze the Ciarlet–Raviart mixed scheme for solving the biharmonic eigenvalue problem with bilinear finite elements. We derive a higher order convergence rate for eigenvalue and eigenfunction approximations. Furthermore, we give an asymptotic expansion of the eigenvalue error, from which an efficient extrapolation and an a posteriori error estimate for the eigenvalue are given. Finally, numerical experiments illustrating the theoretical results are reported.