# Soil Bearing Capacity Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate ultimate and allowable soil bearing capacity using Terzaghi's principles.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_edGXRXi5a3J9BHJncrVn5x8ZXvXBZlj7BV9vWPyx/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** soil, geotechnical, terzaghi, foundation, engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides essential geotechnical engineering tools to determine soil bearing capacity. It implements Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, accounting for foundation geometry, soil properties, and groundwater influence. Engineers can use `get_capacity_summary` to generate complete reports or use specific tools like `calculate_ultimate_capacity` and `calculate_allowable_capacity` for targeted calculations. The toolset handles shape and depth factors, as well as buoyancy effects from groundwater, to provide accurate ultimate and safe working pressures.

## Tools

### calculate_allowable_capacity
Determines the safe working pressure for foundation design

### calculate_safety_factor
Evaluates the current safety margin of a proposed loading scenario

### calculate_ultimate_capacity
Calculates the theoretical maximum soil pressure before shear failure occurs

### get_capacity_summary
Provides a complete engineering report for a specific foundation setup

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the ultimate bearing capacity for a foundation 2m wide and 1.5m deep, with soil cohesion of 20 kPa, friction angle of 30 degrees, and unit weight of 18 kN/m³.
```

**Response:** 
```
The calculated ultimate bearing capacity is 450.5 kPa.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the allowable bearing capacity if the ultimate capacity is 500 kPa and I need a safety factor of 3.0?
```

**Response:** 
```
The allowable bearing capacity is 166.67 kPa.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Check the safety factor for an applied pressure of 120 kPa when the ultimate capacity is 400 kPa.
```

**Response:** 
```
The current safety factor is 3.33.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What theory does this tool use?**
The tool implements Terzaghi's bearing capacity theory, which is a fundamental method in geotechnical engineering for calculating soil strength.

**How does groundwater affect the results?**
The presence of groundwater reduces the effective unit weight of the soil, which decreases the bearing capacity. The tool accounts for this buoyancy effect when `groundwaterDepth` is provided.

**Can I get a full report for my foundation design?**
Yes, you can use the `get_capacity_summary` tool to receive a complete engineering report including ultimate capacity, allowable capacity, and the current safety factor.