GATE AE 2025 • Q65 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A single-stage axial compressor, with a 50 % degree of reaction, runs at a mean blade speed of 250 m/s. The overall pressure ratio developed is 1.3. Inlet pressure and temperature are 1 bar and 300 K, respectively. Axial velocity is 200 m/s. Specific heat at constant pressure, Cp = 1005 J/kg/K and specific heat ratio, γ = 1.4. The rotor blade angle at the outlet is ___ degrees (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.65)** **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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