GATE AE 2024 • Q56 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

Consider the plane strain field given by 𝜀xx = 10 xy2, 𝜀yy = -5 x2y and 𝛾xy = A xy (2x - y) where, A is a constant and 𝛾xy is the engineering shear strain . The value of the constant A for the strain field to be compatible is _____________ (rounded off to 1 decimal place).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2024 Q.56)** **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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