# Steel Splice Connection Designer AI Agent Connect

> Design column splice connections for axial and moment loads.

## Overview
- **Category:** construction
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_m3WN285OymO9MXzRvw6aHYAg29eubUZEMpEWG8Lk/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** steel, structural-engineering, column-design, splices, civil-engineering

## Description

This MCP server provides structural engineering tools to design column splice connections. Use `design_bearing_splice` to calculate requirements for axial compression loads, or `design_moment_splice` for connections handling both axial loads and bending moments. You can also use `validate_connection_capacity` to verify if existing plates, bolts, and welds meet specific load requirements, or `get_steel_properties` to retrieve material constants for various steel grades.

## Tools

### get_steel_properties
Retrieves the material constants for a specific steel grade

### design_bearing_splice
Calculates requirements for a splice connection intended primarily to transfer axial compression loads

### design_moment_splice
Calculates requirements for a connection intended to transfer both axial loads and bending moments

### validate_connection_capacity
Verifies if an existing splice design is sufficient for a specific set of loads

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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Design a bearing splice for an axial load of 500 kN on a column with a 200mm flange width and 300mm depth using S355 steel.
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**Response:** 
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The required splice plate width is 220mm with a thickness of 15mm, requiring 4 bolts and a weld length of 450mm.
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**Prompt:** 
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Calculate a moment splice for 100 kN axial load and 50 kNm moment on a 250x250mm column with S355 steel.
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**Response:** 
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The design requires a plate width of 260mm, 6 bolts of M20 diameter, and a weld size of 8mm.
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**Prompt:** 
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Is a connection with a 10mm plate, 4 M16 bolts (shear capacity 50kN each), and 100mm weld (size 6mm) safe for 200 kN axial load and 10 kNm moment?
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**Response:** 
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Yes, the connection is safe with a utilization ratio of 0.75.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the difference between bearing and moment splices?**
A bearing splice is designed to transfer axial compression loads, while a moment splice is designed to transfer both axial loads and bending moments.

**How can I check if my current design is safe?**
You can use the `validate_connection_capacity` tool by providing the applied loads and the dimensions of your plates, bolts, and welds.

**Which steel grades are supported?**
The tool supports standard grades such as S235, S275, S355, and ASTM A36 via the `get_steel_properties` tool.