GATE AE 2016 • Q45 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A wall of thickness 5 mm is heated by a hot gas flowing along the wall. The gas is at a temperature of 3000 K, and the convective heat transfer coefficient is 160 W/m 2K. The wall thermal conductivity is 40 W/mK. If the colder side of the wall is held at 500 K, the temperature of the side exposed to the hot gas is _______ K.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2016 Q.45)** **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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