Column Sizing Estimator Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Perform rapid pre-dimensioning for reinforced concrete and steel columns.
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Why people use Column Sizing Estimator
Column Sizing Estimator for Structural Engineering Pre-Dimensioning
This Connector changes the game. You just tell your agent the floor count and the area, and it handles the axial load accumulation for you. You get back the column dimensions you need to keep drawing without the math headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant structural pre-dimensioning numbers to move from concept to draft faster.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Rapid condo sizing
An engineer asks for column sizes for a 5-story building with 50m² tributary areas to check layout constraints.
- Real-world use case 02
Steel profile selection
A designer needs to know if a specific load requires an HEB 160 or a larger profile for a warehouse frame.
- Real-world use case 03
Load tiering check
A developer wants to know if their new industrial park project falls into the correct load severity tier.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Column Sizing Estimator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Column Sizing Estimator.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Column Sizing Estimator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate total axial load
Determines the total weight pressing down on a foundation based on floor count and tributary area. This helps you quickly see how weight stacks up.
- 02 Capability
Estimate concrete section
Suggests the minimum side dimensions for a square reinforced concrete column. Use this to see how much space columns will take.
- 03 Capability
Check load severity
Categorizes the total axial load into residential, commercial, or industrial tiers. This helps clarify the project scale.
- 04 Capability
Estimate steel section
Suggests a standard steel profile type for axial compression. It helps you quickly identify standard HEB profiles.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Column Sizing Estimator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Column Sizing Estimator 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_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Column Sizing Estimator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Column Sizing Estimator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"column-sizing-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Column Sizing Estimator, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"column-sizing-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator
Ask Copilot: "Using Column Sizing Estimator, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"column-sizing-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Column Sizing Estimator, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"column-sizing-estimator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator
Ask Cline: "Using Column Sizing Estimator, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add column-sizing-estimator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kYBW2PA8qOfbXBuzroQ1gAxQushkBR0wGNqyzhhm/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 Column Sizing Estimator
Ask Claude: "Using Column Sizing Estimator, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Column Sizing Estimator can move forward.
Structural engineers and architects who need to move fast during the schematic design phase without getting stuck in manual math.
Structural Engineer
Quickly sizing columns for a 10-story condo to see if the footprint works during a Tuesday afternoon review.
Architectural Designer
Getting a sense of column bulk during early space planning to ensure it doesn't block corridors.
Construction Estimator
Checking load severity tiers to get a high-level project scope for a new warehouse.
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Before you connect
Questions about Column Sizing Estimator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Column Sizing Estimator MCP for?
It's for structural engineers and architects who need to quickly pre-dimension columns. It helps you get rough sizes for concrete and steel during the early design phase.
Can the Column Sizing Estimator help with steel profiles?
Yes, it suggests standard steel profile types like HEB profiles based on the axial load you provide.
Does the Column Sizing Estimator work for concrete columns?
It does. It provides suggested minimum side dimensions for square reinforced concrete columns.
How do I find the total axial load with this Connector?
You just provide the floor count and the tributary area. The capability then calculates the total weight pressing down on the foundation.
Is the Column Sizing Estimator for final construction blueprints?
No, it's intended for the early design and schematic phases. It helps you get the right proportions before you move into detailed structural modeling.
Can the Column Sizing Estimator tell me the project load tier?
Yes, it can categorize your total axial load into residential, commercial, or industrial tiers to help you understand the project scale.
What is the purpose of this capability?
It provides preliminary sizing for reinforced concrete and steel columns by calculating axial loads from building parameters.
Does this capability account for bending moments?
No, this is a pre-dimensioning capability focused on axial loads only. It does not consider eccentricity or lateral forces.
Can I use it for industrial projects?
Yes, the check_load_severity capability can identify high-load scenarios typical of industrial or infrastructure projects.
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