STACKDES (Self Supported) is a stand-alone executable program that performs the overall structural analysis of Self 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. The software includes many industry recognized codes and standards.

Stackdes includes an integrated version of Cone, Baseplate, and Strucflg. That means the user can automatically design these components directly within Stackdes.

A security key is shipped with each order, by default a USB security key will be shipped. We also offer a Parallel security key. If you prefer a Parallel security key please specify in the Comment Section of the order page. The security key will allow the user to operate the software. The installation of the software can be installed on multiple computers, but will be limited by the number of licenses purchased. At the end of the lease period (one year), the software will revert to the demo mode.

Calculates wind pressures per ASCE 7-02 "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures" for All types of buildings and structures. Performs Gust calculations for Rigid and flexible structures, with the gust factor for flexible structures based upon the natural frequency and damping of the structure. Also calculates the topographic factors and provides a comprehensive list of all shape factors for the structure and attachments.

Wind02 will handle low rise (<= 60 ft) buildings, using either the detailed (Method 2) or the simplified (Method 1) provisions. Wind02 can also be used to calculate wind loads on buildings greater than 60 ft in height. Wind02 will handle the following types of roof's:

Different wind directions can be changed easily by re-entering the width and depth of the structure relative to the wind. All force coefficients are calculated for windward walls, leeward walls, side walls, roof's perpendicular to ridge, roof's parallel to ridge, and roof overhangs. Wind02 also calculates the force coefficients and wind pressures for Components and Cladding, simply by entering the width, span, and zone for the component.

Calculates wind pressures per ASCE 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures for all types of buildings and structures. Performs Gust calculations for Rigid and flexible structures, with the gust factor for flexible structures based upon the natural frequency and damping of the structure. Also calculates the topographic factors and provides a comprehensive list of all shape factors for the structure and attachments.

Wind05 will handle low rise (<= 60 ft) buildings, using either the detailed (Method 2) or the simplified (Method 1) provisions. Wind05 can also be used to calculate wind loads on buildings greater than 60 ft in height. Wind05 will handle the following types of roof's:

Different wind directions can be changed easily by re-entering the width and depth of the structure relative to the wind. All force coefficients are calculated for windward walls, leeward walls, side walls, roof's perpendicular to ridge, roof's parallel to ridge, and roof overhangs. Wind05 also calculates the force coefficients, and wind pressures for Components and Cladding, simply by entering the width, span, and zone for the component. Wind05 now calculates windward and leeward pressure for Parapets on Monoslope, Gabled, and Hipped type roofs. There have been significant changes since the last revision of ASCE 7-02. Some of these changes include: New parameters for Monoslope roofs, Pitched and Troughed roofs have been added to Open Buildings, Parapets coefficients have changed, Solid Signs and Freestanding walls have changed, and formulas for Monoslope, Pitched, Troughed, and Solid Signs have changed and or been added to ASCE 7-05.

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.

Stackdes includes an integrated version of Cone, Baseplate, and Strucflg. That means the user can automatically design these components directly within Stackdes. A security key is shipped with each order, by default a USB security key will be shipped. We also offer a Parallel security key. If you prefer a Parallel security key please specify in the Comment Section of the order page. The security key will allow the user to operate the software. The installation of the software can be installed on multiple computers, but will be limited by the number of licenses purchased. At the end of the one year lease period, the software will revert to the demo mode.