What standards does this tool follow?

The connection design follows AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) standards for simple shear connections.

How do I know if my connection is safe?

You can use the `validate_connection_capacity` tool to check if the designed connection safely carries the applied load and to see the utilization ratio.

Can I design double angle connections?

Yes, the `design_connection_geometry` tool supports both single plate and double angle connection types.

Steel Simple Connection Designer MCP Connector for Claude

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Design AISC-compliant simple shear connections for steel structures.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

This MCP server provides specialized tools for designing AISC-compliant simple shear connections in steel structures. It allows engineers to calculate bolt requirements, determine connection geometry for single plates or double angles, and verify the total connection capacity. Use calculate_bolt_requirements to find the necessary bolt count for a given reaction and design_connection_geometry to get physical dimensions for plates or angles. The tool accounts for eccentricity and bolt shear capacity to ensure structural safety.

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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_sEfeYOBlPlEteAWlhdUlez1DwIktlplKDZx3uBOo/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http steel-simple-connection-designer https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sEfeYOBlPlEteAWlhdUlez1DwIktlplKDZx3uBOo/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "steel-simple-connection-designer": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sEfeYOBlPlEteAWlhdUlez1DwIktlplKDZx3uBOo/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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