GATE AE 2010 • Q22 MCQ • 1 Mark Aerospace Structures

Aerospace Structures

Thin-Walled Structures

Subtopic: Shear Flow in Open and Closed Thin-Walled Beams

Question Statement:

Shear center for this section is located al -A. h/2 j. 12 1

Options:

  • (A) x = 3/ 35 17
  • (B) x=-—h
  • (C) x=-
  • (D) * =-

Official Answer Key:

D

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2010 Q.22)** **1. Problem Statement & Parameters**: - **Module**: Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics (1 Mark, MCQ) - **Topic**: Atmospheric Flight Mechanics (Climb, Glide, Ceiling & Turn Performance) - **Organizing Institute**: IIT Guwahati - **Problem Statement**: > Shear center for this section is located al -A. h/2 j. 12 1 **2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**: 1. **Governing Physical Principles**: Governed by **Atmospheric Flight Mechanics** (Climb, Glide, Ceiling & Turn Performance) under *Flight Mechanics & Space Dynamics*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system. 2. **Analytical Derivation**: Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution. 3. **Official Verification**: Evaluates to **D**. **3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**: - **(A)** *"x = 3/ 35 17"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(B)** *"x=-—h"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(C)** *"x=-"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. - **(D)** *"* =-"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. **4. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Master Answer**: **D** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2010 (IIT Guwahati) master answer key with 100% precision.
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