AE 114: Aerospace Structures

Spring 2015
Problem 6
Assigned: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Due: Wednesday, February 25, 2015

The following wing approximation is subjected to an external torque of 50,000 Ncm. Using simultaneous equations, find the internal resisting shear flow which results
from this applied torque. If the length of the wing is 100 cm, calculate the angle of twist
of the structure if G = 24 GPa.

ny

nx

0.15cm

0.15cm

0.15cm

20cm

0.15cm

0.15cm

0.1cm

0.08cm

0.15cm
50,000 N-cm

20cm

30cm