Posts Tagged ‘stack deflection’
Guy Wire Pretension and Thermal Expansion
Optimizing Guy Wire Pretension for Stack Stability and Thermal Expansion Guy wires play a critical role in stabilizing tall, slender structures like industrial stacks by resisting lateral forces such as wind and seismic loads. However, factors such as guy wire pretension, thermal expansion, and material stiffness can dramatically affect performance. This article explores how to strike the right balance…
Read MoreStack Supported on Structure
Stack Supported on Structure April 11 2024 There are many real-world examples of steel stacks or chimneys supported on top of another structure. This could be a space frame, building or another piece of equipment such as a heater. The supporting structure can introduce flexibility to the system, and this article explains how to consider…
Read MoreSteel Stack Deflection
When designing a stack should steel stack deflection be a concern? It’s a good question and one that comes up frequently, The design standards give some guidance, but the standards vary in how they handle steel stack deflection and there is some room for interpretation. Here we discuss the major considerations with regard to stack…
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