What is Maxwell's Rule for Determining Static-Determinacy in Structures?

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Maxwell's Rule is used to determine if a structure is statically determinate, employing the equation b + r - Dj = M, where b represents bars, j represents joints, r represents restraints, and D represents dimensions. The rule helps assess the relationship between these elements to identify structural stability. Users can find more information by searching online with relevant keywords like "structure + determinate + rule + maxwell." Resources and educational materials are available that explain the application of this rule in structural analysis. Understanding and applying Maxwell's Rule is essential for evaluating structural integrity.
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Has anybody heard of Maxwell's Rule for determining whether a structure is statically-determinate or not? I've been trying find out more about it online but couldn't find anything related to it. I know the equation b + r - Dj = M

where
b = bars
j = joints
r = restraints
D = dimensions

But I don't know how to use it.

thank you
 
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