# Steel-Concrete Composite Beam Designer AI Agent Connect

> Design composite steel-concrete beams using AISC methodologies, calculating moment capacity, shear studs, and deflection.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_U3ZVkkKn3v66GtfDIK2v1mbiJ0tPbaPJwceozKhP/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** aisc, steel, concrete, composite-beam, structural-engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides structural engineering tools for designing composite steel-concrete beams according to AISC standards. It allows engineers to calculate the `get_moment_capacity` for a specific steel section and concrete slab combination, determine the necessary `calculate_shear_studs` requirements for desired composite action, and compute `get_beam_deflection` under applied loads. Finally, use `validate_design_compliance` to ensure the design meets serviceability and strength limits.

## Tools

### get_beam_deflection
Calculates the maximum vertical displacement of the beam under the specified load

### get_moment_capacity
Determines the maximum bending moment the composite beam can resist

### calculate_shear_studs
Determines the required number and spacing of shear studs to achieve the desired level of composite action

### validate_design_compliance
Checks if the current design meets standard AISC serviceability and strength limits

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the moment capacity for a 10m beam with a 20 kN/m load, using a W12X26 steel section, 150mm concrete slab, and 30 MPa concrete strength.
```

**Response:** 
```
The composite moment capacity for the specified W12X26 beam is 450 kNm.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much deflection will a 12m beam with a 15 kN/m load experience if it uses a W14X30 section and a 120mm concrete slab (35 MPa)?
```

**Response:** 
```
The maximum vertical deflection for this beam is 18.5 mm.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How many shear studs are needed for a 8m beam with 25 kN/m load, W18X35 section, 100mm slab, and 25 MPa concrete for full composite action?
```

**Response:** 
```
To achieve full composite action, 42 shear studs are required with a minimum spacing of 150 mm.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What design standards does this tool follow?**
The tool follows AISC methodologies for composite steel-concrete beam design.

**Can I design for partial composite action?**
Yes, you can use `calculate_shear_studs` with a target degree of composite between 0 and 1 to design for partial action.

**How do I check if my beam is safe?**
You can use the `validate_design_compliance` tool to check if your applied moment and deflection are within AISC limits.