GATE AE 2022 • Q58 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A simply supported Aluminium column of length 1 m and rectangular cross- section w × t with t ≤ w, is subjected to axial compressive loading. Young's modulus is 70 GPa. Yield stress under uniaxial compression is 120 MPa. The value of t at which the failure load for yielding and buckling coincide is _______mm.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2022 Q.58)** **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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