GATE AE 2014 • Q38 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A 1.8m long steel beam of rectangular cross section (10mm× 6mm) is simply supported with a length of 1.2m between the supports and an overhang of 0.3m on either side. Young's modulus for the material of the beam is 200GPa. For a 50N load applied at the center of the beam, magnitude of the slopeof the beam at tip S is _______.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2014 Q.38)** **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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