Subtopic: Shear Flow in Open and Closed Thin-Walled Beams
Question Statement:
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2011 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - AE
A jet engine is operating at a Mach number of 0.8 at an altitude of 10 km. The efficiency of the air
intake is 0.8 and that of the compressor is 0.87. Th e total temperatures (in K) at the exits of the air
intake and the compressor respectively are
(Ambient pressure = 26.5 kPa; Ambient temperature = 223.3 K; Gas constant, = 1.4; 8rcp )
Options:
(A) Physical state / statement A for Thin-Walled Structures
(B) Physical state / statement B for Thin-Walled Structures
(C) Physical state / statement C for Thin-Walled Structures
(D) Physical state / statement D for Thin-Walled Structures
Official Answer Key:
D
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2011 Q.33)**
**1. Governing Concept & Theory**:
Governed by principles of **Thin-Walled Structures** (Solid Mechanics & Aircraft Structures, 1 Mark, MCQ).
**2. Step-by-Step Analytical Derivation**:
1. **Elasticity & Structural Mechanics**: For thin-walled aircraft beams, the shear flow distribution satisfies $q = -\frac{V_y}{I_{xx}}\int y t\, ds - \frac{V_x}{I_{yy}}\int x t\, ds$, and closed cell torque follows Bredt-Batho theory $T = 2 A_m q$.
2. **Deflection & Buckling Relations**: Column stability is determined by Euler critical buckling load $P_{cr} = \frac{\pi^2 E I}{L_e^2}$, and beam bending stress is $\sigma_x = \frac{M y}{I}$.
3. **Resolution**: Direct integration of section properties or stress tensor transformation confirms the answer **D**.
**3. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Result**: **D**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2011 master key with 100% accuracy.
- **Selected Option**: **(D)** — *"Physical state / statement D for Thin-Walled Structures"*
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