GATE AE 2013 • Q34 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

The potential flow model for a storm is represented by the superposition of a sink and a vortex. The stream function can be written in the ( ,r ) system as ln22 r     , where 2100 m /s . Assume a constant air density of 1.2 kg/m 3. The gauge pressure at a distance of 100 m from the storm eye is (A)  (B) 2 1.2  (C) 2 1.2 2 (D) 2 1.2 4

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2013 Q.34)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, NAT). **2. Analytical Calculation**: - Substituting aerodynamic parameters into governing Structural Mechanics equation. **3. Final Answer**: Acceptable official numerical value is **0.0**.

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