What is the primary application of D’Alembert’s principle?

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15 Jan 2019
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D’Alembert’s principle is mainly used to convert dynamic problems in kinetics into equivalent static problems, simplifying the analysis by introducing inertial forces. It is not primarily intended for stress calculation in trusses, stability analysis of floating bodies, structural safety design, or solving purely kinematic problems.

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