GATE AE 2012 • Q30 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

The mode shapes of an un-damped two degrees of freedom system are {}10 . 5 T and {}10 . 6 7 5 T - . The corresponding natural frequencies are 0.45 Hz and 1.2471 Hz. The maximum amplitude (in mm) of vibration of the first degree of freedom due to an initial displacement of {}21 T (in mm) and zero initial velocities is ____. 2012 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - AE AE 5/12 Questions Q.31 to Q.55 are multiple choice type.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2012 Q.30)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, 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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