# Formwork Area Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Estimate material requirements and quantities for construction formwork systems.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7N0zpM6WqsUhipdXJq5gGtyHhrVrmYb9pvRTLbjH/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** formwork, construction-planning, civil-engineering, material-estimation, structural-analysis

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for civil engineering and construction planning. It calculates the total contact area for structural elements like columns, beams, slabs, and walls using `get_contact_area`. Users can then determine specific material needs using `estimate_panel_requirements` for modular systems or `estimate_timber_requirements` for traditional plywood setups. For a side-by-side comparison of modular versus timber needs, use `compare_system_costs`.

## Tools

### compare_system_costs
Provides a comparison of material needs between modular systems and timber systems for the same area

### estimate_panel_requirements
Determines the quantity of modular panels and structural ties needed for a project

### estimate_timber_requirements
Calculates the number of plywood sheets needed for traditional timber formwork

### get_contact_area
Calculates the total surface area of the concrete that needs to be covered by formwork

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the contact area for a column that is 2m long, 0.5m wide, and 3m high?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total contact area for the column is 21.0 square meters.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How many plywood sheets do I need for 50 square meters of contact area with 2 re-uses and 10% waste?
```

**Response:** 
```
You will need 12 plywood sheets.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Compare modular and timber requirements for 100 square meters with 3 re-uses and 5% waste.
```

**Response:** 
```
For 100 square meters, you would need 15 modular panels or 15 plywood sheets.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I calculate the surface area for a column?**
You can use the `get_contact_area` tool by providing the column's length, width, and height.

**Can I compare modular and timber systems?**
Yes, the `compare_system_costs` tool provides a direct comparison of modular panel counts versus timber sheet counts for the same area.

**Does the tool account for material waste?**
Yes, when using `estimate_timber_requirements`, you can provide a waste factor to account for material loss during cutting.