Block-diagonalized rigidity matrices of symmetric frameworks and applications

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Authors Bernd Schulze

Publication date 28 June 2010

Published in Beiträge zur Algebra und Geometrie (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/0906.3377, http://www.emis.de/journals/BAG/vol.51/no.2/9.html

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Rods (beams, columns, shafts, arches, rings, etc.) (74K10) Vector spaces, linear dependence, rank, lineability (15A03) Rigidity and flexibility of structures (aspects of discrete geometry) (52C25) Statics (70C20)

Abstract: In this paper, we give a complete self-contained proof that the rigidity matrix of a symmetric bar and joint framework (as well as its transpose) can be transformed into a block-diagonalized form using techniques from group representation theory. This theorem is basic to a number of useful and interesting results concerning the rigidity and flexibility of symmetric frameworks. As an example, we use this theorem to prove a generalization of the Fowler-Guest symmetry extension of Maxwell's rule which can be applied to both injective and non-injective realizations in all dimensions.

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