GATE AE 2022 • Q29 MCQ • 1 Mark

Aerospace Structures

Structural Mechanics

Subtopic: Thin-Walled Shells & Buckling

Question Statement:

An isotropic linear elastic material point under plane strain condition in the x-y plane always obeys:

Options:

  • (A) out-of-plane normal strain, 𝜖௭௭ = 0
  • (B) out-of-plane normal stress, 𝜎௭௭ = 0
  • (C) out-of-plane shear stress, 𝜏௫௭ = 0
  • (D) out-of-plane shear strain,𝛾௫௭ = 0

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2022 Q.29)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Domain**: This question pertains to **Structural Mechanics** under *Aerospace Structures* (1 Mark, MCQ). **2. Aerospace Engineering Deduction**: - Applying standard governing principles of Structural Mechanics. - Option **(A)** matches the analytical derivation and official criteria. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(A)**.

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