How do I determine the number of piles needed?

You can use the `calculate_pile_quantity` tool by providing the column loads and the capacity of each pile.

Can this tool help with pile cap design?

Yes, the `design_pile_cap` tool calculates the necessary width, length, and depth for the concrete pile cap based on your pile positions.

How is the load distributed among piles?

The `analyze_load_distribution` tool calculates the specific force transferred to each pile, accounting for eccentricity and total vertical load.

Foundation Pile Layout Optimizer MCP Connector for Claude

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Optimizes pile quantity, positioning, and pile cap dimensions for structural foundations.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools to optimize foundation pile layouts. It calculates the required number of piles using calculate_pile_quantity, determines optimal coordinates via optimize_pile_positions, designs the concrete pile cap with design_pile_cap, and evaluates force distribution using analyze_load_distribution. It ensures structural integrity by respecting pile spacing, foundation area, and eccentricity limits.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_veJH8uS9PPFfEPzPuDdyzMkmqJ9LH9z65IEjLluG/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http foundation-pile-layout-optimizer https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_veJH8uS9PPFfEPzPuDdyzMkmqJ9LH9z65IEjLluG/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "foundation-pile-layout-optimizer": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_veJH8uS9PPFfEPzPuDdyzMkmqJ9LH9z65IEjLluG/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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