# Haul Road Design Engineer AI Agent Connect

> Design safe and efficient haul roads for open-pit mining operations.

## Overview
- **Category:** infrastructure
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7SAAZbnnv8X5LNWb250vQjSGytnvnnOWh8tlX1Dc/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** mining, civil-engineering, haul-road, safety, logistics

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for designing haul roads in open-pit mines. It calculates critical dimensions such as road width and curve radius, ensures safety through sight distance analysis, and defines structural requirements for surfacing and drainage. Use `calculate_road_geometry` to determine physical dimensions, `calculate_curve_and_sight` for safety parameters, `design_surface_and_drainage` for structural needs, and `estimate_maintenance_schedule` to predict upkeep requirements.

## Tools

### calculate_curve_and_sight
Ensures turns are safe for the vehicle speed and that drivers can see far enough ahead to stop

### calculate_road_geometry
Determines the physical dimensions required for a specific vehicle and traffic profile

### design_surface_and_drainage
Defines the structural and water-management needs of the road

### estimate_maintenance_schedule
Predicts the frequency of required road upkeep

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the road geometry for a 7-meter wide truck with 50 vehicles per hour on a two-way road with a 5% gradient.
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**Response:** 
```
The total road width required is 18.5 meters, including a safety berm width of 3.5 meters and a running surface width of 15.0 meters.
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**Prompt:** 
```
What is the required sight distance for a truck with a width of 6 meters traveling at 40 km/h on a 3% gradient?
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**Response:** 
```
The required sight distance is 85 meters, with a minimum curve radius of 55 meters.
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**Prompt:** 
```
Design the surface for a road with 100 vehicles per hour, 250 tonne trucks, and 1200mm annual rainfall.
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**Response:** 
```
The recommended surface material is Tier 1 (High Performance) with a cross-fall degree of 2.5% and a standard ditch requirement.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What parameters are needed for road geometry?**
You need to provide the truck width, traffic volume, whether it is a two-way road, and the gradient.

**How does the tool handle safety requirements?**
The `calculate_curve_and_sight` tool calculates the minimum curve radius and required sight distance based on vehicle width, design speed, and gradient.

**Can I estimate maintenance costs?**
Yes, using `estimate_maintenance_schedule`, you can predict the maintenance interval and estimated annual cost based on traffic and truck weight.