# Retaining Wall Stability Analyzer AI Agent Connect

> Evaluates structural integrity of retaining walls against overturning, sliding, and bearing failure.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_xwgYascCHOSX9fAkiOqhQFcRWxDE9XXAkmgCn8ZB/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** geotechnical, stability, earth-pressure, structural, civil-engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools to assess the stability of retaining walls. It uses Rankine and Coulomb earth pressure theories to calculate safety margins for critical failure modes. Engineers can use `analyze_overturning_stability` to check for tipping risks, `analyze_sliding_stability` to evaluate horizontal movement, and `analyze_bearing_capacity` to ensure the foundation soil can support the structure. Additionally, `calculate_hydrostatic_impact` accounts for water pressure accumulation in the backfill.

## Tools

### analyze_bearing_capacity
Checks if the foundation soil can support the vertical weight of the wall without failing

### analyze_overturning_stability
Determines if the wall is at risk of tipping over due to lateral forces

### analyze_sliding_stability
Determines if the wall is at risk of being pushed horizontally along the ground

### calculate_hydrostatic_impact
Evaluates how much additional lateral pressure is generated by water accumulation in the backfill

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Check the overturning stability for a wall 5m high, 3m wide, with a 30 degree soil friction angle and 10 kN/m2 surcharge.
```

**Response:** 
```
The factor of safety against overturning is 1.85, which meets the standard safety requirement.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the hydrostatic force if there is 2m of water in a 5m tall wall with water unit weight of 9.81 kN/m3.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total hydrostatic force is 19.62 kN/m and the pressure at the base is 19.62 kN/m2.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Will a wall with a 4m height and 2m base width slide if the soil friction angle is 25 degrees and surcharge is 5 kN/m2?
```

**Response:** 
```
The factor of safety against sliding is 1.2, which is below the typical engineering requirement of 1.5.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I check if my wall will tip over?**
Use the `analyze_overturning_stability` tool. Provide the wall height, base width, soil friction angle, and surcharge to receive the factor of safety against overturning.

**Can I account for water pressure in the soil?**
Yes, use `calculate_hydrostatic_impact` to determine the additional lateral pressure and force generated by water accumulation in the backfill.

**What is the purpose of the sliding stability tool?**
The `analyze_sliding_stability` tool calculates the factor of safety against the wall being pushed horizontally along its base by lateral earth pressures.