I am looking for reference documents/books for the design of gantry crane like the one in the picture.
More specifically, for a given maximal load, how are the variables a,b,c,h1,alpha and beta choosen to obtain maximum stability and strength.
What are the best way to holds all these piece...
Suppose I have a reinforced inverted t beam (see attached file) used to support hollow-core slab.The flange width is so small (about 20mm - below minimum concrete cover as per ACI:318) that no reinforcement can be provided for it. How can you make sure that shear failure cannot occurs in the...
