Gradient of deformation tensor-rigid body

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Is there a criterion for a gradient of deformation tensor to be describing a rigid body??
 
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merav1985 said:
Is there a criterion for a gradient of deformation tensor to be describing a rigid body??
How can a rigid body have a non-null deformation tensor?