Following links might be helpful:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273369230_Optimal_Design_of_Horizontally_Framed_Miter_Gates
https://www.pianc.org/publications/inland-navigation-commission/incom-wg-154
I wouldn't generally allow this. However, a simple calculation by combining crane load with wind load case will give the capacity ratios of the elements. We need cross sectional data as well as steel grade to do the trick.
The cross section of an element is independent of its orientation. So, I don't see any point to define Agv and Agh. Use A=width x height of the cross section.
The horizontal stiffness will always have some value, which will increase by increasing the pretension axial force. The point is to determine the tolerated stiffness (applied horizontal foce/developed displacement) in order to choose the pretension force according to catenary thoery. I woulg...
That has nothing to do with 2nd order effects. Other (much different) amplification factors shall be applied as per ACI when designing slender structures. Alternatively you can perform non-linear cracked analysis and use the default modifiers (=1).
Of course not! Afforementioned crack...
I would apply an horizontal spring rather than full support. The question would then be what its stiffness is. This could be determined considering the friction at the support under the vertical load (reaction).
If wall is not designed for out of plane bending, use 0.1 as modifier for M11,M22,M12 beside the modifiers for F11 and F22 as given above.
I think 0.001 is better, do you agree?