Difference between Self Supporting Stacks and Guyed Stacks
Difference between Self Supporting Stacks and Guyed Stacks
Stacks are known as chimneys so do not confuse.
| S.No. | Self supporting stacks | Guyed stacks |
| 1. | At the base they are supported on a flared portion | In this stack is anchored by guyed wires joint to collar |
| 2. | A thick lining is provided to protect them from intense heat | There is no such lining |
| 3. | In this widened section is provided at base to reduce stresses due to various loads in the steel plate | Here widened section is not provided |
| 4. | Adopted when heavy foundation is provided | Adopted when heavy foundation is not provided |
| 5. | Mainly constructed for greater heights | Constructed for smaller heights |
| 6. | Here base plate is designed | There is no such designing of base plate |
| 7. | Lateral forces are transmitted through cantilever action of stack. | Here lateral forces transmitted through guy wires. |
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