US Wind Load Calculator Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Calculate wind pressure and ASCE 7 loads for US construction projects.
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Why people use US Wind Load Calculator
US Wind Load Calculator: Stop Manual ASCE 7 Wind Pressure Lookups
This Connector lets you handle the heavy lifting of wind load calculations without jumping between reference tables and regional speed maps. If you're designing a structure, you need to know exactly how much pressure it'll face based on where it's built and how high it goes. You can grab base wind speeds for specific US states or counties and then immediately figure out the pressure in pounds per square foot at any specific elevation. It handles the math for different terrain roughness categories, so you don't have to guess whether a site counts as Exposure B, C, or D. It's a solid way to get consistent numbers for structural reports or preliminary designs. By adding this to your setup in the Vinkius catalog, you give your agent the ability to do these calculations on the fly, making it much easier to run what-if scenarios for different environments. You can quickly see how different terrain types impact wind force at a single elevation, which helps in making informed decisions about site selection and structural requirements. Instead of manually calculating the impact of wind at every single floor or level, you can get the data you need in one go. It simplifies the way you approach site analysis by providing standard-compliant numbers that you can actually use in your workflows.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate, standard-compliant wind pressure data for any US location in seconds.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Quick regional wind speed check
An engineer needs the wind speed for a new site in Miami.
- Real-world use case 02
Height-specific pressure calculation
A designer needs the pressure for a 30-foot wall in an open field.
- Real-world use case 03
Site condition comparison
A developer wants to see how different terrain types affect force.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete US Wind Load Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with US Wind Load Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through US Wind Load Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Get regional wind speeds
Retrieve base wind speeds for any specific US state or county.
- 02 Capability
Compute pressure at specific building heights
Calculate wind pressure in psf for any elevation based on terrain roughness.
- 03 Capability
Compare different terrain impacts
See how different terrain categories affect wind force at a single height.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through US Wind Load Calculator.
- 04 Capability
Apply ASCE 7 standards to calculations
Ensure all wind pressure results follow standard engineering guidelines.
- 05 Capability
Identify terrain exposure categories
Determine which exposure category applies to a specific project site.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask US Wind Load Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use US Wind Load Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it US Wind Load Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable US Wind Load Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the US Wind Load Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable US Wind Load Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-wind-load-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using US Wind Load Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using US Wind Load Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-wind-load-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using US Wind Load Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using US Wind Load Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-wind-load-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using US Wind Load Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using US Wind Load Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-wind-load-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using US Wind Load Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using US Wind Load Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add us-wind-load-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iyqCaPn9wNYzLsZD5TEhmSdMlxb1emaFRoa3sTU3/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using US Wind Load Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using US Wind Load Calculator, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work US Wind Load Calculator can move forward.
Structural engineers and civil designers who need to move past manual lookups and get quick, accurate wind pressure estimates for building projects.
Structural Engineer
Runs quick checks on wind loads for high-rise designs during the initial planning phase.
Civil Engineer
Estimates site-specific wind pressures for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Construction Estimator
Gets rough wind pressure numbers to help price out materials and structural requirements.
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Before you connect
Questions about US Wind Load Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the US Wind Load Calculator follow standard engineering rules?
Yes, it uses ASCE 7 standards to calculate wind pressure. This ensures your data is consistent with common industry requirements for structural design.
Can I use this for any county in the US?
Yes, you can look up base wind speeds for any US state or county. This makes it useful for projects across the entire country.
How does terrain exposure affect the results?
Different terrains like Exposure B, C, or D change the wind pressure. You can compare these scenarios to see how your site's environment impacts the force on your structure.
Can I get the pressure for specific building heights?
Yes, you can provide the building height and terrain category to get the pressure in pounds per square foot. This helps you map out loads for different levels of a building.
Is this good for preliminary construction estimates?
It's great for getting quick, accurate pressure numbers during the early phases of a project. It helps you move faster during the planning and estimating stages.
What is the purpose of this capability?
It calculates wind pressure on structures using simplified ASCE 7 methodology, considering regional wind speeds and terrain exposure. Capabilities available: your_tool_name.
How do I find the wind speed for my location?
Use the lookup_wind_speed capability by providing your US state abbreviation and, optionally, your county name.
What are exposure categories B, C, and D?
Category B is for urban/suburban areas; Category C is for open terrain like grasslands; Category D is for smooth surfaces like waterfronts.
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