Beam Span Estimator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get accurate concrete beam dimensions and steel profile comparisons for structural designs.
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Why people use Beam Span Estimator
Beam Span Estimator Pre-Dimensioning for Structural Engineering
This Connector lets you stay in one chat. You tell your agent the span, and it handles the L/10 and L/12 rules to give you the dimensions and steel matches immediately. You get a clear answer without the tab-switching.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant, rule-of-thumb structural dimensions and material comparisons without manual lookups.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Checking ceiling clearance for a 6m span
An architect needs to know if a 6m beam will hit the ceiling.
- Real-world use case 02
Finding steel alternatives for a concrete design
A client wants to switch from concrete to steel.
- Real-world use case 03
Verifying if a 50kN/m load is too heavy
A designer is unsure if a 50kN/m load is too heavy.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Beam Span Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Beam Span Estimator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Beam Span Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate beam dimensions
Finds the required height and width for a concrete beam based on its clear span. This helps set initial design parameters quickly.
- 02 Capability
Compare steel profiles
Identifies standard steel profiles that match or exceed the depth of a concrete beam. Use this to find steel alternatives.
- 03 Capability
Validate load adequacy
Evaluates if the estimated load is within a typical range for the calculated beam geometry. It helps identify high-level risks.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Beam Span Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Beam Span Estimator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Beam Span Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Beam Span Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Beam Span Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Beam Span Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"beam-span-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Beam Span Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Beam Span Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"beam-span-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Beam Span Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Beam Span Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"beam-span-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Beam Span Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Beam Span Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"beam-span-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Beam Span Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Beam Span Estimator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add beam-span-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DHcgdovXvLwq02QDOa3soDm0EVRWdjxRH3fibON9/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Beam Span Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Beam Span Estimator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Beam Span Estimator can move forward.
Structural engineers and architects who need to move fast during the preliminary design phase. It's for the person who's tired of flipping through steel tables or manual calculation sheets to get a good enough dimension for a floor plan.
Structural Engineer
Checks if a 5-meter span has enough clearance for the beam depth on a Tuesday morning.
Architectural Designer
Gets quick height estimates to ensure beams don't interfere with ceiling heights during a client meeting.
Civil Engineer
Validates if a specific load is safe for a proposed beam geometry before finalizing a preliminary layout.
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Before you connect
Questions about Beam Span Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Beam Span Estimator MCP for?
It is used for the preliminary pre-dimensioning of concrete beams. It helps you quickly get height and width estimates during the early design phase.
Can it help with steel beam selection?
Yes, it can identify standard steel profiles that match or exceed the depth of your concrete beam dimensions, making it easy to compare materials.
Is this for final construction plans?
No, this capability is intended for the architectural scheme and preliminary design phases. You should still use dedicated structural software for final engineering documents.
How does it calculate beam size?
It uses industry-standard rules of thumb, specifically the L/10 and L/12 ratios, based on the clear span you provide.
Can it check if my load is too heavy?
Yes, it can evaluate if your estimated load is within a typical range for the beam geometry you are proposing and flag high-risk levels.
Does it work for different types of spans?
Yes, it works for any clear span you input, providing corresponding dimensions for both concrete and steel options.
How does it help with architectural layouts?
It helps ensure that your structural beams have enough clearance and are sized correctly before you finalize your floor plans.
How are the concrete beam dimensions calculated?
The capability uses a rule-of-thumb method where the minimum height is one-twelfth of the clear span and the maximum height is one-tenth. The suggested width is estimated at 60% of the minimum height.
Can I compare concrete beams with steel sections?
Yes, by using the compare_with_steel_profiles capability, you can find standard steel profiles that meet or exceed the depth of your calculated concrete beam.
What does load adequacy validation do?
The validate_load_adequacy capability evaluates if the estimated load is appropriate for the beam's geometry, flagging high risk levels if a heavy load is paired with an insufficient beam depth.
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