GATE AE 2025 • Q46 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

An aircraft is flying at an altitude of 4500 m above sea level, where the ambient pressure, temperature and density are 57 kPa, 259 K and 0.777 kg/m3, respectively. The speed of the aircraft (V) is 230 m/s. Gas constant R= 287 J/kg/K, and specific heat ratio 𝛾 = 1.4. If the stagnation pressure is po, and static pressure is p, the value of [ po-p 1 2𝜌V2 ] is ________ (rounded off to two decimal places).

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2025 Q.46)** **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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