GATE AE 2016 • Q42 NAT • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

The two dimensional state of stress in a body is described by the Airy's stress function: 12 yE6 xy72 y x36 y x 12 x5 432 23 4      . The Airy's stress function will satisfy the equilibrium and the compatibility requirements if and only if the value of the coefficient E is ____.

Official Answer Key:

0.0

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2016 Q.42)** **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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