GATE AE 2014 • Q11 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

It is desired to measure the Young's modulus and the Poisson's ratio of a given homogeneous, isotropic material. A bar of length 20cm and square cross-section (10mm× 10mm) of this material is subjected to a tensile load of 40kN. Under this load, length increases to 20.1cm while the cross- section reduces to 9.98mm× 9.98mm. Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of the material are: (A) 80GPa& 0.4 respectively (B) 40GPa& -0.4 respectively (C) 80GPa& -0.2 respectively (D) 40GPa& 0.2 respectively AE 2/11 AE (GATE 2014) - AE

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2014 Q.11)** **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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