GATE AE 2013 • Q60 MCQ • 2 Marks

Aerospace Structures

Strength of Materials & Elasticity

Subtopic: Euler Buckling of Columns & Energy Methods

Question Statement:

Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair: water: pipe::

Options:

  • (A) cart: road
  • (B) electricity: wire
  • (C) sea: beach
  • (D) music: instrument Q. 61 to Q. 65 carry two marks each.

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2013 Q.60)** **1. Governing Concept & Theory**: Governed by principles of **Strength of Materials & Elasticity** (Solid Mechanics & Aircraft Structures, 2 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 **B**. **3. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Result**: **B** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2013 master key with 100% accuracy. - **Selected Option**: **(B)** — *"electricity: wire"*

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