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A composite panel of \( 2.0 \) mm thickness replaces an aluminium one of \( 3.0 \) mm at densities of \( 1.56 \) and \( 2.70 \). The weight saving is

  • A.61 per cent
  • B.33 per cent
  • C.42 per cent
  • D.22 per cent

Answer: A

Comparing mass per unit area, \( 2.0 \times 1.56 = 3.12 \) against \( 3.0 \times 2.70 = 8.10 \), a saving of \( 1 - 3.12/8.10 = 0.615 \). Real structures achieve rather less, since joints, lightning protection and damage allowables all erode the theoretical gain.

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