# Steel Beam Design Pro AI Agent Connect

> Professional AISC LRFD steel beam design for bending, shear, and deflection.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Ty0J7IDCSo4kaqBpndARblvaNvCKVEVEP64tt5bh/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** aisc, steel, structural, engineering, lrfd

## Description

This MCP server provides a complete engineering workflow for designing steel beams using the AISC LRFD methodology. It allows AI agents to perform structural calculations including determining the `calculate_required_modulus` for bending, evaluating `check_lateral_stability` to account for lateral-torsional buckling, and using `select_beam_section` to find the optimal profile. The toolset also includes `verify_serviceability` for deflection checks and `calculate_shear_capacity` to ensure vertical load integrity. It is designed to bridge the gap between structural requirements and precise steel section selection.

## Tools

### calculate_required_modulus
Determines the minimum section modulus needed to resist the applied bending moment

### calculate_shear_capacity
Confirms the selected beam can safely handle the vertical shear forces

### check_lateral_stability
Evaluates if the beam is susceptible to lateral-torsional buckling based on support conditions

### select_beam_section
Identifies a specific steel profile from the catalog that satisfies both strength and stability requirements

### verify_serviceability
Checks if the selected beam meets the maximum allowable deflection limits

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Design a steel beam with a 6m span and a 15 kN/m load using Grade 50 steel.
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**Response:** 
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The required section modulus is 450 cm³, and the selected beam is W12x26, which satisfies all strength and deflection requirements.
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**Prompt:** 
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Check the stability of a beam with a 5m span and 1m lateral support spacing.
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**Response:** 
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The beam is fully braced with a buckling capacity reduction factor of 1.0.
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**Prompt:** 
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Will a W16x31 beam pass deflection limits for a 10m span with a 10 kN/m load and a limit of L/360?
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**Response:** 
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Yes, the calculated deflection is 22mm, which is within the 27.7mm limit.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What design standard does this tool follow?**
The tool follows the AISC LRFD (Load and Resistance Factor Design) specification for structural steel design.

**How does the tool handle lateral-torsional buckling?**
It uses the `check_lateral_stability` tool to calculate a buckling capacity reduction factor based on the lateral support spacing provided.

**Can I check if a beam meets deflection limits?**
Yes, you can use the `verify_serviceability` tool to ensure the beam's vertical displacement is within the specified limits.