# Masonry Wall Design AI Agent Connect

> Calculate required thickness, stability, and reinforcement for masonry walls.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_f8BqNatB8St4TgEIuiK8d5a3YqEV26Y5g862lsVq/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** masonry, structural-engineering, wall-design, compression, stability

## Description

This MCP server provides structural engineering tools to design masonry walls under axial compression. It calculates the required wall thickness using `calculate_thickness`, evaluates buckling risks with `check_stability`, determines if steel is needed via `determine_reinforcement`, and quantifies capacity loss from voids using `analyze_opening_impact`. It adheres to standard masonry design codes for stability and strength.

## Tools

### analyze_opening_impact
Quantifies how much the load-bearing capacity is reduced by the presence of openings

### calculate_thickness
Determines the minimum wall thickness required to safely support a given load

### check_stability
Evaluates if a specific wall design meets slenderness limits for buckling prevention

### determine_reinforcement
Identifies if and where steel reinforcement is required to meet structural requirements

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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What is the required thickness for a 3m high, 5m long wall with a 100 kN/m load and 15 MPa masonry strength using M1 mortar?
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**Response:** 
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The required wall thickness is 200 mm, and the design is stable.
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**Prompt:** 
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Will a 4m high wall with 150mm thickness be stable if it is simply supported?
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**Response:** 
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No, the wall is unstable due to a high slenderness ratio; a thickness of 220 mm is recommended.
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**Prompt:** 
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How much does a 2m wide window reduce the capacity of a 10m long wall?
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**Response:** 
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The presence of the opening results in a reduction factor of 0.20 for the effective area.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I determine the thickness of my wall?**
Use the `calculate_thickness` tool by providing the wall height, length, applied load, masonry strength, and mortar type.

**Can this tool check if my wall will buckle?**
Yes, the `check_stability` tool evaluates the slenderness ratio to ensure the wall meets buckling prevention limits.

**Does the tool account for windows and doors?**
Yes, you can use `analyze_opening_impact` to see how much the load-bearing capacity is reduced by openings.