GATE AE 2026 • Q52 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

Isobutane (C4H10) is burnt completely in pure oxygen as per the reaction given below. Given that the standard heats of formation (in kcal/mole) of isobutane, carbon dioxide, and water vapour are -31.489, -94.052, and -60.150, respectively, the heat of reaction is ________ kcal (rounded off to 2 decimal places). C4H10 + 6.5 O2 → 4 CO2 + 5 H2O

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2026 Q.52)** **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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