GATE AE 2016 • Q37 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

A bar made of linear elastic isotropic material is fixed at one end and subjected to an axial force of 1 kN at the other end. The cross-sectional area of the bar is 100 mm 2, length is 100 mm and the Young's Modulus is 1105 N/mm2. The strain energy stored in the bar is ____ Nmm.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2016 Q.37)** **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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