Asymptotics of solutions for two elastic plates with thin junction

The paper concerns an equilibrium problem for two elastic plates connected by a thin junction (bridge) in a case of Neumann boundary conditions, which provide a non-coercivity for the problem. An existence of solutions is proved. Passages to limits are justified with respect to the rigidity parameter of the junction. In particular, the rigidity parameter tends to infinity and to zero. Limit models are investigated.