MECA MecaStack v5758

MecaStack is steel stack design software that is used to design steel stacks, steel chimneys, flares, exhaust stacks, etc. of a variety of dimensions and attachments. In addition, the software also performs a bending analysis of the stack to aid with the stack lifting design. MecaStack can be used to analyze self supported stacks (free standing) and guyed stacks. Similarly, it can be used for design of steel chimneys or stacks that are braced on a building or other structures by lateral bracing. Above all, the software is very easy to use and extremely versatile at handling a wide range of problems and designs.

Some of the components that MecaStack incorporates are: Ladders and Platforms; Stiffening Rings; Structural Flanges; Damping devices; Flare Tips; Insulation/Refractory/Jacket; Breaches/Nozzles; Piping.

The user has complete control over the design codes that are used for Along Wind, Across Wind, Stress and Fatigue. In addition, the load combinations and factors can be customized as needed or auto-populated per the design code selected.  There are several comprehensive steel chimney design codes available within the MecaStack design software:

• American Standard: ASME STS-1
• CICIND
• Indian Standard
• British Standard
• Euro Standard
• Canadian Standard
• Brazilian Standard (NBR 6123)
• ISO 13705 (Formerly API-560)
• Mexican Standard CFE

Seismic Design Codes. There are several seismic design codes available:

• Indian (IS1893)
• UBC 97
• Manual Entry
• International Building Code (IBC)
• Response Spectrum Analysis
• National Building Code of Canada (NBCC)
• EuroNorm (EN 1998-6)