# Grassed Waterway Designer AI Agent Connect

> Design stable grassed waterways using hydraulic modeling and vegetation retardance.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_DzDAo1wT9cGfhRD0gDtyLzH32pIP8BvK2eaCUbUx/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** hydraulics, erosion-control, waterway-design, manning-equation, civil-engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for designing grassed waterways that manage concentrated water flow. By applying Manning's equation and accounting for vegetation retardance, the server calculates critical dimensions like width and depth. It helps engineers assess erosion risks during the vegetation establishment period and compare different channel geometries, such as parabolic and trapezoidal shapes, to ensure hydraulic stability and long-term functionality.

## Tools

### estimate_maintenance_schedule
Provides a long-term plan for keeping the waterway functional and stable

### calculate_waterway_dimensions
Determines the physical size and shape of the waterway needed to accommodate peak runoff

### compare_shapes
Compares the hydraulic efficiency and stability of different channel geometries

### evaluate_establishment_risk
Assesses the risk of erosion during the period before vegetation is fully grown

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Calculate the dimensions for a waterway with a 50 acre drainage area, 10 cfs runoff, 2% slope, Silty soil, and Fast-Growth vegetation using a parabolic shape.
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**Response:** 
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The required waterway dimensions are a width of 12.5 feet and a depth of 2.1 feet, with a calculated velocity of 3.4 feet per second.
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**Prompt:** 
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What is the maintenance plan for a 15-foot wide waterway with Low-Maintenance vegetation on Loam soil?
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**Response:** 
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The maintenance frequency is 1 time per year, with primary tasks including sediment removal and checking for erosion at the channel edges.
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**Prompt:** 
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Compare parabolic and trapezoidal shapes for a site with a 100 acre drainage area and 3% slope.
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**Response:** 
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The parabolic shape is recommended as it provides higher hydraulic efficiency and better stability for this specific slope and runoff rate.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I determine the size of my waterway?**
You can use the `calculate_waterway_dimensions` tool. Provide the drainage area, peak runoff rate, slope, soil type, vegetation type, and preferred shape to get the required width and depth.

**Can I compare different channel shapes?**
Yes, the `compare_shapes` tool allows you to evaluate the hydraulic efficiency and stability of parabolic versus trapezoidal geometries for your specific site conditions.

**How is erosion risk managed during plant growth?**
The `evaluate_establishment_risk` tool assesses the risk level and provides recommended protective measures for the period before vegetation is fully established.