Technical

Technical issues or questions that frequently arise with using MecaStack

Will MecaStack design the Tuned Mass Damper?
MecaStack does not design the damper itself.  The software only allows you to consider the effects of the damper (Weight, wind area and estimated damping) i...
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:34 AM
Does MecaStack perform Vortex Shedding Analysis of a Guy Wire Supported Stack?
MecaStack does perform a Vortex Shedding analysis on a guy wire supported stack; however, it is important to note that very few codes go into much depth wit...
Thu, 4 Oct, 2018 at 6:00 AM
My stack is failing due to vortex shedding, what should I do?
If your stack has a vortex shedding problem, there are a few options that you can consider:   Helical Strakes – These can be added (Usually to the top 1...
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:32 AM
How does MecaStack handle Ladders and Platforms?
MecaStack considers the stack as a series of beam elements.  The loads are applied to each element, therefore it is most convenient to simulate the wind loa...
Tue, 2 Jul, 2019 at 9:41 AM
Does MecaStack include the European standard EN-13084?
From time to time we get the question from clients regarding whether our stack design software, MecaStack, includes the standard EN-13084.  This article is ...
Thu, 28 Nov, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Baseplate Calculation Revisions
In December 2021 Meca has published a new version of MecaStack which made some revisions to the baseplate entry form as well as the calculations.  We took a...
Thu, 5 May, 2022 at 7:49 AM
Should I buy MecaStack Standard or MecaStack Pro?
We have developed a wizard to provide a recommendation on which version of MecaStack will meet your needs: MecaStack Wizard MecaStack Pro - If you n...
Sat, 13 Oct, 2018 at 1:14 PM
How to send a MecaStack Input File
In order to send us an input file, please follow these steps: 1) After data has been entered into the software, please click "File" ...
Mon, 15 Oct, 2018 at 7:24 AM
How to I hide STS Table 4.4.7-1
   In some instances the designer may make the conscious decision that they do not want to follow the ASME STS-1 Table 4.4.7-1 for the minimum thickness an...
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:40 AM
External Loads aren't being added correctly into MecaStack reactions
There are instances where it may appear that MecaStack is not properly considering external point loads applied to the model.  If the stack is self supporte...
Thu, 8 Aug, 2019 at 7:41 AM