GATE AE 2013 • Q43 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A cantilever beam of negligible mass is 0.6 m long. It has a rectangular cross-section of width 8 mm and thickness 6 mm and carries a tip mass of 1.4 kg. If the natural frequency of this system is 10 rad/s, Young's modulus of the material of the beam in GPa is ________ x M M L b 2m D 1m 1m A B C P y 2013 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - AE AE 15/19

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2013 Q.43)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (2 Marks, 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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