What type of frameworks did Maxwell analyze the rigidity of?
Beam-and-column frameworks
Arch frameworks
Rod-and-joint frameworks
Cable-stayed frameworks
Answer
James Clerk Maxwell analyzed the rigidity of rod-and-joint frameworks, also known as trusses. These types of frameworks are commonly found in bridges and other structures, and Maxwell's work in this area laid the foundation for understanding their stability and strength.
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