# Concrete Two-Way Slab Designer AI Agent Connect

> Automated ACI-compliant design for two-way reinforced concrete slabs.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_tZhjgWs5YzvvNvEVuNckO08uQmozi3aDkT1RMpkn/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** concrete, aci-code, slab-design, structural-analysis, civil-engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for designing two-way reinforced concrete slabs according to ACI provisions. It allows AI agents to perform critical structural calculations including `calculate_slab_thickness` to ensure deflection and punching shear compliance, `distribute_moments` for determining bending distributions using direct design or equivalent frame methods, `design_reinforcement` for steel layout, and `evaluate_support_details` to determine the need for drop panels and column capitals.

## Tools

### calculate_slab_thickness
Determines the required minimum slab thickness to satisfy deflection and punching shear requirements

### design_reinforcement
Determines the required area and spacing of steel reinforcement

### distribute_moments
Calculates the negative and positive bending moments across the slab panel

### evaluate_support_details
Evaluates the necessity and dimensions of column capitals and drop panels

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the required thickness for a slab with a 5m span, 30MPa concrete, and a 10kN/m² load.
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**Response:** 
```
The minimum required slab thickness is 150 mm, and it satisfies the punching shear requirements.
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**Prompt:** 
```
What are the bending moments for a 6m x 4m slab using the direct design method with a 12kN/m² load?
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**Response:** 
```
The negative moments at the supports are 45.5 kNm and the positive moments in the mid-span are 22.8 kNm.
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**Prompt:** 
```
Determine the reinforcement layout for a slab with positive moment of 15 kNm, negative moment of 25 kNm, 180mm thickness, 30MPa concrete, and 420MPa steel.
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**Response:** 
```
The required reinforcement uses 12mm diameter bars spaced at 150mm.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which design methods are supported?**
The server supports both the Direct Design Method and the Equivalent Frame Method for moment distribution.

**How is slab thickness determined?**
The `calculate_slab_thickness` tool uses ACI span-to-effective-depth ratios to ensure the slab meets deflection and punching shear requirements.

**Can I check for punching shear requirements?**
Yes, the thickness calculation includes a check to verify if the slab satisfies punching shear requirements.