We often use the matrix to analyze reality models. There are lots of algorithm about matrix in Linear Algebra like matrix multiplication, matrix determinant and matrix inversion, etc.
Recently, I should use matrix to do structural mechanics analysis. The element in the matrix indicating the mechanical properties of each unit in the structure. Stable sub-structure means a part with same mechanical properties. I want to find the largest stable sub-struture as it has good engineering applications. Reflected in the matrix, the problem above equals to find the largest sub-matrix whose members have the same value.
To accomplish the task perfectly, I wish you can help me to design a good algorithm to solve this problem.