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Rigidity and Pseudotriangulations

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Geometric Graphs and Arrangements

Part of the book series: Advanced Lectures in Mathematics ((ALM))

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A framework G[p] is a graph G = (V, E) and an embedding p: V → IRd. The straight edges of the framework are thought of as rigid bars connecting vertices (joints) where incident bars are connected flexibly. An important problem for civil engineers, is the question: “is a given framework rigid?”

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© 2004 Friedr. Vieweg & Sohn Verlag/GWV Fachverlage GmbH, Wiesbaden

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Felsner, S. (2004). Rigidity and Pseudotriangulations. In: Geometric Graphs and Arrangements. Advanced Lectures in Mathematics. Vieweg+Teubner Verlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-80303-0_8

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-80303-0_8

  • Publisher Name: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag

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