MecaStack Brochure

Stack Design Software
MecaStack
M
ecaStack is the most widely used software in the world for designing self-supported
and guy wire supported steel stacks. An easy to use Windows based interface allows
designers to quickly model a stack. A 3D model of the stack is automatically displayed
on the screen providing a quick visual check of all information entered. The user has complete
control over the codes that are used for Along Wind, Across Wind, Stress and Fatigue. Load
combinations and factors can be customized as needed. The output is easy to navigate,
problem areas may be located quickly, and the designer may select the calculations that are
presented to the client.
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01.918.258.2913
Software Features:
3D Graphics
Customizable Load Combinations
P-Delta Analysis
Guy Wire Design
Lifting Analysis of Stack
Toggle Between Imperial & Metric Units
Customizable Outputs
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G
uy wire supported stack design can be extremely
complicated. The designer must consider the non-
linearity of the cables as well as all combinations
of load direction, corrosion and temperature in order to
find the worst case for each element of the design.
Most general purpose structural programs (StaadPro,
Risa, etc..) simply don't handle guyed stack design
adequately, or they make it extremely difficult and time
consuming. MecaStack not only makes modeling a
guyed stack simple, but it automatically constructs an
array of load cases to ensure that the worst case
scenarios for each element of the design is captured. It
also helps with the selection of the appropriate guy wire
hardware. The design of one guyed stack usually saves
enough time to recover the cost of the software.
O
utputs are customizable in MecaStack. The user may select which output is displayed
before anything is analyzed. Then once the analysis is ran, the user can select from a table
of contents which items are going to be presented in the final report. Also, clicking on any
of the table of contents will take the user directly to that section. Sections involving Pass or
Fail criteria are displayed with the colors and
. This allows the user to quickly determine if there are any problems in the stack.
GREEN (everything passing) RED (at least one
item fails)
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Comprehensive Design Codes
I
n addition to these comprehensive codes MecaStack also allows the
user to enter a customized set of codes and standards. The user may
mix-and-match from the following available codes:
ASME STS - 1 - 2011 (US Code)
IS 6533 (Indian Code)
CICIND (International Code)
Allowable Stress Along Wind Across Wind Fatigue
ASME STS-1 NBC of Canada ASME STS-1 CICIND
CICIND UBC CICIND AISC 360-05
IS 6533 ASCE 7-10/7-05 IS 6533
AISC 360-05 BS CP 3 Ch. V NBC of Canada
IS 875 EN 1991-1-4:2005
CICIND
EN1991-1-4 2005
Upon selecting the code(s), the user then enters the appropriate
parameters such as wind speed, exposure, terrain, ect...
S
eismic codes are also available, with several to
choose from:
Seismic Codes
UBC 97
IBC 2006
IS 875
Manual (G-Force)
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MecaStack Self & Guy Wire Supported License Lease Period Price
MecaStack Self-Supported License Lease Period Price
Single User License - New Purchase 1 Year $2,000
Existing Lease Renewal* 1 Year $1,800
Network License - New Purchase 1 Year $5,500
Single User License - New Purchase 1 Year $1,200
Network License - New Purchase 1 Year $3,300
*If renewed prior to current lease expiring
Note: P-Delta Analysis is only included with the
Guy Wire Supported Stack option
MecaStack Software Pricing
D
uring the m
aintenance period,
the user receives free technical
support and softw
are updates!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a fully functioning demo to try out the software?
Does the program have a help manual?
Do I have to be connected to the internet to use to software?
Can I share the software with my coworkers?
Is technical support available for the software?
How quickly can I begin using the software?
We offer a limited demo, but we do not offer a full functioning demo.
A help manual is provided with the program in the form of a pdf file. You may print it or view it electronically.
It is possible to run the software without internet connection; however there are specific instances where a connection is required:
initial activation of software, to transfer use of software to another computer, check for updates automatically, use the floating
network option.
Yes, the software can be shared if a network license if purchased. A single user license can only be used on 1 computer.
Yes, technical support is available. We handle technical support by email at [email protected]. We request that
questions be limited to the use of the software. We can not provide interpretations as to how to apply the code to various situations.
If you purchase the software online, you will automatically receive an email with instructions. You can begin using your software
within minutes.

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