# Steel Connection Weld Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculates critical weld parameters like size, length, and electrode requirements for steel connections.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vzNLssm909i9FappKLj2BI654ErqYHUAXZmDwHKi/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** welding, steel, aisc, structural, engineering-calc

## Description

This MCP server provides precise engineering calculations for steel welding. It allows AI agents to determine the minimum weld size to prevent cracking, calculate the total load-carrying capacity of a weld, and find the required weld length to resist specific forces. Using tools like `recommend_weld_parameters`, an agent can generate a complete specification package including minimum size, required length, and electrode classification based on AISC and EN standards.

## Tools

### calculate_minimum_weld_size
Determines the minimum allowable weld size to prevent cracking based on part thicknesses

### determine_required_length
Calculates how long a weld must be to safely resist a specific applied load

### calculate_weld_strength
Calculates the total load-carrying capacity of a specific weld configuration

### recommend_weld_parameters
Provides a complete package of weld specifications (size, length, and electrode) for a given connection scenario

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Recommend weld parameters for a 50kN load on S355 steel with part thicknesses of 10mm and 12mm using a fillet weld in flat position with SMAW.
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**Response:** 
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The recommended specifications are: minimum size 6mm, required length 145mm, electrode E7018, and effective throat 4.2mm.
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**Prompt:** 
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What is the minimum weld size for a connection with steel grades S235 and part thicknesses of 8mm and 15mm?
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**Response:** 
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The minimum allowable weld size is 5mm.
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**Prompt:** 
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How much weld length is needed to resist 100kN with a 6mm effective throat for a fillet weld using E70XX electrode?
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**Response:** 
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The required weld length is 285mm.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Which standards does this tool follow?**
The calculations adhere to AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) and EN (European) standards.

**Can I get a full specification for a weld?**
Yes, by using the `recommend_weld_parameters` tool, you receive the minimum size, required length, electrode classification, and effective throat.

**What inputs are needed for strength calculation?**
To use `calculate_weld_strength`, you need the applied force, weld length, effective throat, weld type, electrode strength, and process efficiency.