How do I determine the required shotcrete thickness?

You can use the `calculate_support_requirements` tool, providing the rock mass condition, excavation span, and service life to receive the exact thickness required.

Can this tool account for seismic activity?

Yes, by setting the `isSeismicZone` parameter to true in `calculate_support_requirements`, the system will prioritize energy-absorbing reinforcement.

How is the safety factor calculated?

The safety factor is calculated using `evaluate_stability_safety_margin`, which analyzes the relationship between rock strength and applied stress from the span.

Ground Support Selection MCP Connector for Claude

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Specialized decision-support for geotechnical excavation stability.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides specialized geotechnical engineering tools to ensure excavation stability in mining and civil tunneling. It allows AI agents to calculate specific physical support components, assess safety margins, and determine corrosion mitigation strategies based on rock mass conditions, excavation span, and service life. Use calculate_support_requirements to determine bolt patterns and shotcrete thickness, evaluate_stability_safety_margin to check stability status, and get_corrosion_mitigation_strategy for long-term protection recommendations.

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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_XtvFfIoBSYoWHH0RVDnsNcLRuQocaVj5LlOhdUeC/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http ground-support-selection https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XtvFfIoBSYoWHH0RVDnsNcLRuQocaVj5LlOhdUeC/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ground-support-selection": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XtvFfIoBSYoWHH0RVDnsNcLRuQocaVj5LlOhdUeC/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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