I would have to agree with paddington green in that the frame should have been designed with cross bracing between the two vertical columns, however if there are space constraints associated with doing this perhaps gusset plates on the corners would provide rigid connections and provide a small...
I am looking at designing a concrete structure containing aqueous liquids to BS 8007: 1987. After analysis of the crack width of my retaining basement wall I find that I have a negative crack width. I spoke to a water engineer who advised me that this simply means that there will be no cracking...
