ASME STS-1-2021 (Steel Stacks) is the premier American National Standard for the design, fabrication, and maintenance of steel stacks . Issued on June 30, 2022 , this 116-page revision replaces the 2016 edition. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME Core Content of ASME STS-1-2021
Structural Design: Guidelines for managing loads from dead weight, wind, and seismic activities.
offers a high-level summary of the standard's scope and application. Design Guide Steel Stacks Design Guide Academia.edu
Clause 5.3.4 (STS-1–2021) mandates time-dependent creep strain limits when the Larson-Miller parameter exceeds a threshold. For stacks with design life > 25 years and metal temperature > 800°F, a creep-fatigue evaluation is required.
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