Mathematics 339FM - Topics in Applied Mathematics: 'Rigidity Theory'

A framework constructed from fixed-length bars attached at flexible joints is either rigid or flexible. Such structures arise in many applications in architecture, engineering, robotics, and biology and provide a model for understanding related problems in areas including computer-aided design, sensor networks, and statistics. We will use linear algebra and graphs to develop the theory needed to analyze frameworks and make connections to applications.

Prereq: MATH-203, MATH-211, and MATH-232.