Static and kinematic determinacy

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between statically indeterminate structures and kinematic indeterminacy. A statically indeterminate structure cannot be analyzed using simple static equilibrium equations alone; it requires additional methods such as deflection analysis. The significance of statically indeterminate systems lies in their ability to redistribute forces among other beams, allowing the structure to remain standing even when one component fails. All structures exhibit some degree of indeterminacy, emphasizing the importance of understanding these concepts in structural engineering.

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What is the difference between a structure being statically indeterminate and being kinematic?

Are they the same?
 
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Actually I don't know the kinematic indeterminacy but I know staticly indeterminate structure.
Basically, in a indetermine structure you cannot analyse system by using simple static.You have to have somethig more such as deflection or something like that.The importance of indeterminete system is when the strcutre fails( ex failure of a beam) the structure still stands by disturrbing the forces another beams. Thus, all the structures have indetermancy.
 

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