Description:

(English and Metric Units)

STACKDES is a stand-alone executable program that performs the overall
structural analysis of Self Supported or Guy Wire Supported Steel Stacks.. It
uses a stiffness matrix to completely model the stack and it's loadings, and then
applies the appropriate acceptance criteria based upon the user selected design
code. The program also calculates the natural frequency of the structure so that
the dynamic along wind and dynamic across wind (vortex) loads can be applied
to the stack.

Here is a brief outline of the 5 simple steps that are followed to analyze a stack:

Step 1 - Design Codes

The user would select the appropriate design code for the stack. Some of the
comprehensive stack codes built into the software include:

Comprehensive Design Codes

ASME STS-1-2000 (US Code)
BS 4076 (British Code)
IS 6533 (Indian Code)
CICIND (International Code)
TIA/EIA-222F (Antenna's and Poles)

In addition to these comprehensive codes STACKDES also allows the user to

enter a customized set of codes and standards. The user may mix-and-match
from the following available codes:

Allowable Stress Along Wind Across Wind Fatigue

ASME STS-1 NBC of Canada ASME STS-1-2000 CICIND
CICIND UBC ASME STS-1-1992 AISC ASD
IS 6533 ASCE 7-93 CICIND
BS 4076 ASCE 7-95 IS 6533
AISC ASD ASCE 7-02 NBC of Canada
BS CP 3 Ch. V BS 4076
IS 875
CICIND
TIA/EIA-222F

Upon selecting the code(s), the user then enters the appropriate parameters such
as wind speed, exposure, terrain etc....
Also the seismic code is selected, and there are several to choose from:

Seismic Codes
UBC 97
IBC 2000
IS 875
Manual (G-force)

Step 2 - Model Stack

Next it is necessary to Model all of the physical details of the stack. This includes
defining the diameters, thickness, materials, and boundary conditions. A
graphical representation of the stack is shown on the screen to provide a quick
check on the users input to ensure it is correct.

If it is a guy wire supported stack, then the user would also specify the guy wire,
deadman, guy lug, and guy wire hardware information.
Step 3 - Define Attachments
Now the user defines all of the non-structural attachments on the stack such as
ladders, platforms, piping, insulation, and more.

Step 4 - Define Details

A breech opening can be modeled so that the software will automatically
consider the reduced strength due to an opening. It also allows for the addition
of stiffeners to reinforce the opening. Within the Details menu the designer can
specify Baseplate, Structural Flange, Lift Extraction, Guy Lug, and Guy Wire
Hardware properties.

Step 5 - Perform Analysis

Now it is time to perform an analysis. The output is reviewed, the designer
makes the necessary modifications to the model, and an analysis is repeated.
This process is repeated until the stack meets all of the necessary criteria.