# Steel Simple Connection Designer AI Agent Connect

> Design AISC-compliant simple shear connections for steel structures.

## Overview
- **Category:** engineering
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sEfeYOBlPlEteAWlhdUlez1DwIktlplKDZx3uBOo/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** aisc, steel, shear-connection, structural-engineering, bolt-design

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for designing AISC-compliant simple shear connections in steel structures. It allows engineers to calculate bolt requirements, determine connection geometry for single plates or double angles, and verify the total connection capacity. Use `calculate_bolt_requirements` to find the necessary bolt count for a given reaction and `design_connection_geometry` to get physical dimensions for plates or angles. The tool accounts for eccentricity and bolt shear capacity to ensure structural safety.

## Tools

### calculate_bolt_requirements
Determine how many bolts are needed to resist a specific shear load

### design_connection_geometry
Determine the physical dimensions of the connection components (plates or angles)

### get_bolt_properties
Retrieve technical specifications for available bolt sizes based on a chosen diameter

### validate_connection_capacity
Perform the final verification that the designed connection safely carries the load

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
How many bolts do I need for a 50kN reaction using 20mm bolts and A325 steel grade?
```

**Response:** 
```
You will need 4 bolts to resist the 50kN reaction with the specified parameters.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the dimensions for a single plate connection for a W12x26 beam and W14x22 column using 3 bolts?
```

**Response:** 
```
The single plate will have a thickness of 12mm and a width of 100mm.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is a connection with 4 bolts of 22mm diameter and 120kN capacity safe for a 100kN reaction?
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**Response:** 
```
Yes, the connection is safe with a utilization ratio of 0.83.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What standards does this tool follow?**
The connection design follows AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) standards for simple shear connections.

**How do I know if my connection is safe?**
You can use the `validate_connection_capacity` tool to check if the designed connection safely carries the applied load and to see the utilization ratio.

**Can I design double angle connections?**
Yes, the `design_connection_geometry` tool supports both single plate and double angle connection types.