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Connect Concrete Shrinkage Calculator to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Predict deformation and optimize joint spacing using ACI 209.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

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Curated set · 4 capabilities

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Concrete Shrinkage Calculator.

  1. 01

    Get recommended joint spacing

    This capability calculates the ideal distance between control joints to prevent shrinkage cracks. It uses your specific project parameters to find the safest spacing.

  2. 02

    Get deformation mm

    Use this to find the actual physical change in length for a concrete member. It converts strain into a millimeter measurement for your design specs.

  3. 03

    Get material properties

    This capability retrieves standardized shrinkage coefficients for specific material combinations. It saves you from looking up coefficients for different cement and aggregate types.

  4. 04

    Get shrinkage strain

    This capability calculates predicted shrinkage strain based on the environment and material mix. It uses the ACI 209 model to process humidity and material factors.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Crack Prevention

Calculate the maximum distance between control joints for a new slab to prevent shrinkage cracks.

02

Structural Sizing

Determine how much a concrete beam will physically deform based on its length and strain.

03

Mix Design Verification

Check how different cement and aggregate combinations will affect shrinkage strain.

04

Environmental Impact Assessment

Predict how changes in humidity will influence the shrinkage behavior of a concrete member.

One connector, every AI

Concrete Shrinkage Calculator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Concrete Shrinkage Calculator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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917ms average. Fast in production.

Concrete Shrinkage Calculator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1004ms
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Fastest day
819ms
Slowest day
1004ms
14-day trend
Stable-4%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Concrete Shrinkage Calculator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Concrete Shrinkage Calculator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Concrete Shrinkage Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hHKFc4ZZAWnDoAqRRUQKZeK2JdF1aoY956bftuZH/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Concrete Shrinkage Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "concrete-shrinkage-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_hHKFc4ZZAWnDoAqRRUQKZeK2JdF1aoY956bftuZH/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Concrete Shrinkage Calculator in Claude and other AIs

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Who it's for

Built for the work Concrete Shrinkage Calculator owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working with reinforced concrete and structural design.

  • 01

    Structural Engineers

    They use the capability to calculate deformation and joint spacing for design documents.

  • 02

    Civil Engineers

    They rely on the ACI 209 model outputs to ensure long term durability of structures.

  • 03

    Concrete Technologists

    They use material property lookups to verify shrinkage coefficients for specific mixes.

FAQ

Questions Concrete Shrinkage Calculator owners ask.

  • 01

    What model does this MCP use for calculations?

    This MCP uses the ACI 209 model to predict concrete shrinkage behavior.

  • 02

    Can I use this with Claude or Cursor?

    Yes, you can connect this MCP to any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 03

    What kind of output do I get for deformation?

    The capability provides the physical change in length measured in millimeters.

  • 04

    Does it account for humidity?

    Yes, humidity is one of the environmental factors used to calculate shrinkage strain.

  • 05

    How do I find joint spacing?

    You can use the get_recommended_joint_spacing capability to find the best distance between joints to prevent cracking.

  • 06

    What model is used for these calculations?

    The server uses the ACI 209 shrinkage prediction model to calculate strain and deformation.

  • 07

    How do I calculate the physical deformation in millimeters?

    You can use the get_deformation_mm capability by providing the calculated shrinkage strain and the total length of the concrete member.

  • 08

    Can I account for reinforcement restraint?

    Yes, the get_deformation_mm capability accepts an optional restraint factor to account for internal reinforcement.

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