# Formwork Tie Rod Design Engine AI Agent Connect

> Calculates optimal tie rod spacing, waler sizing, and safety checks for concrete formwork.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kaeJMv9eHS4Sa0moHiVobHFGic7GY8g2d6Brg7AV/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** concrete, formwork, structural, engineering, construction-safety

## Description

This MCP server provides technical engineering tools to design concrete formwork systems. It calculates the required horizontal distance between tie rods using `get_rod_spacing` to prevent overloading. It also determines structural requirements for horizontal members with `get_waler_specification` and performs comprehensive safety evaluations via `get_system_safety_check`. Additionally, it provides precise placement coordinates for hardware using `get_tie_cone_layout`.

## Tools

### get_tie_cone_layout
Defines the optimal placement of tie cones relative to the rod and waler intersections

### get_rod_spacing
Calculates the required horizontal distance between tie rods to prevent overloading

### get_system_safety_check
Evaluates if the current design configuration is safe against deflection and rod capacity

### get_waler_specification
Determines the necessary structural size for the horizontal walers

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the required tie rod spacing for a pressure of 50 kPa, a rod capacity of 100 kN, and waler spacing of 1.5 m?
```

**Response:** 
```
The required tie rod spacing is 3.0 meters, with a safe working load of 100 kN.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the waler size for 40 kPa pressure, 0.6 m waler spacing, and 2.0 m tie rod spacing.
```

**Response:** 
```
The required waler size is W10x22, with a maximum expected deflection of 0.004 m.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is my design safe? Pressure: 60 kPa, Height: 4 m, Rod Spacing: 1.5 m, Rod Capacity: 120 kN, Waler Spacing: 1.2 m.
```

**Response:** 
```
Yes, the design is safe with a margin of safety of 1.45.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I determine the spacing between my tie rods?**
You can use the `get_rod_spacing` tool by providing the concrete pressure, the rod capacity, and the vertical waler spacing.

**Can this tool check if my formwork design is safe?**
Yes, the `get_system_safety_check` tool evaluates your design against deflection limits and rod capacity to ensure structural integrity.

**What information is needed for waler sizing?**
To use `get_waler_specification`, you need to provide the concrete pressure, the waler spacing, and the horizontal tie rod spacing.