GATE AE 2016 • Q15 NAT • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A structural member supports loads, which produce at a particular point, a state of pure shear stress of 50 N/mm 2. At what angles are the principal planes oriented with respect to the plane of pure shear? (A) π/6 and 2π/3 (B) π/4 and 3π/4 (C) π/4 and π/2 (D) π/2 and π

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2016 Q.15)** **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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