# Concrete Corbel Design Tool AI Agent Connect

> Calculate structural reinforcement, shear friction, and bearing capacity for concrete corbels.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_EMF9PSGnuaj4pEG6K30T4xgtHATxkIACZh7kxpqX/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** concrete, corbel, structural-engineering, reinforcement, shear-friction

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for designing concrete corbels. It calculates primary reinforcement using `calculate_flexural_requirements`, evaluates shear and interface stability with `calculate_shear_and_friction`, and verifies bearing pressure via `calculate_bearing_capacity`. Finally, `verify_design_integrity` ensures the complete design meets structural requirements and anchorage needs. It is designed for structural engineers to handle complex vertical and horizontal loading conditions.

## Tools

### calculate_flexural_requirements
Determines the necessary steel reinforcement to resist bending moments

### calculate_shear_and_friction
Evaluates the need for shear reinforcement and validates the interface stability

### verify_design_integrity
Performs a holistic check of the calculated reinforcement against the geometry

### calculate_bearing_capacity
Checks if the bearing area is sufficient to prevent concrete crushing under the load

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the reinforcement needed for a corbel with a 50kN vertical load, 10kN horizontal force, 200mm width, 400mm depth, 50mm eccentricity, 30MPa concrete, and 400MPa steel.
```

**Response:** 
```
The required primary reinforcement area is 450 mm² with an anchorage length of 120 mm.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Check the bearing capacity for a 100kN load on a corbel that is 300mm wide and 300mm deep with 25MPa concrete.
```

**Response:** 
```
The bearing pressure is 1.11 MPa, which is within the safe limits for 25MPa concrete.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Evaluate the shear and friction for a corbel with 60kN vertical load and 20kN horizontal force, 250mm width and 450mm depth, using 30MPa concrete and 400MPa steel.
```

**Response:** 
```
The required shear reinforcement area is 115 mm² and the friction resistance is sufficient for the horizontal load.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the tool handle horizontal forces?**
The `calculate_flexural_requirements` tool accounts for the additional moment created by the horizontal force, ensuring the primary reinforcement is sufficient for combined loading.

**Can I verify if my corbel design is safe?**
Yes, you can use `verify_design_integrity` to perform a holistic check of reinforcement, anchorage length, and safety margins.

**Does this tool check for concrete crushing?**
Yes, `calculate_bearing_capacity` checks if the bearing area is sufficient to prevent local crushing of the concrete under the applied vertical load.