# Expansion Joint Design Engineer AI Agent Connect

> Calculate precise expansion joint specifications, including thermal movement, seismic displacement, and sealant requirements.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aHQbAdnBqIAirRqqLAG5kAP8W56LA12hCohP0q2W/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** civil-engineering, seismic, thermal-expansion, building-design, structural-integrity

## Description

This MCP server provides essential engineering tools for designing building expansion joints. It allows users to calculate thermal expansion/contraction using `calculate_thermal_movement`, determine seismic displacement with `calculate_seismic_displacement`, and generate complete physical design parameters via `design_joint_specification`. Engineers can also use `get_sealant_recommendation` to identify the correct material for specific movement capacities. The tool accounts for building irregularities and seismic zones to ensure structural integrity.

## Tools

### calculate_seismic_displacement
Calculates the additional displacement required for joints located in seismic zones

### calculate_thermal_movement
Determines the movement caused specifically by temperature fluctuations

### design_joint_specification
Aggregates thermal and seismic data to provide the final physical design parameters for the joint

### get_sealant_recommendation
Provides a detailed description of the recommended sealant material for a specific movement capacity

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Calculate the thermal movement for a 100m building with a temperature range from -10°C to 40°C.
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**Response:** 
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The thermal movement for a 100m building with a temperature delta of 50°C is 15.0 mm.
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**Prompt:** 
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What is the recommended sealant for a joint that needs to withstand 25mm of movement?
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**Response:** 
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For a 25mm movement capacity, a Standard Movement Tier sealant such as Polyurethane is recommended.
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**Prompt:** 
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Design a joint for a 50m building in a High seismic zone with 10mm of thermal movement and an irregular shape.
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**Response:** 
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The final design requires a total movement of 45.0 mm, a required gap of 52.5 mm, a High Performance Tier sealant, and a cover plate width of 60.0 mm.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the tool handle seismic requirements?**
The `calculate_seismic_displacement` tool calculates additional movement based on the designated seismic zone classification and the building length.

**Can I get specific sealant recommendations?**
Yes, by using `get_sealant_recommendation`, you can receive specific material types and application notes based on the total movement capacity.

**What happens if the building has an irregular shape?**
When using `design_joint_specification`, setting `hasIrregularities` to true will trigger a safety factor increase in the required gap width to prevent structural collision.