Wedge Failure Analysis

Wedge Failure Analysis MCP Connector for Claude

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Analyze rock wedge stability, geometry, and support requirements.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides specialized engineering tools for evaluating the stability of rock wedges formed by intersecting discontinuities in slope faces. It allows for precise calculation of the Factor of Safety (FoS) by analyzing joint orientations, slope face angles, and friction. Users can evaluate environmental impacts such as water pressure and tension cracks, or calculate the necessary reinforcement using calculate_required_support to reach a target safety threshold. The toolset includes analyze_wedge_stability for primary metrics and get_geometry_summary for detailed spatial properties like intersection line length and wedge volume.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

analyze_wedge_stability

Determines the primary stability metrics for a specific wedge configuration

calculate_required_support

Determines the necessary reinforcement needed to achieve a specific safety target

evaluate_environmental_impact

Recalculates stability when considering water pressure, tension cracks, or additional loads

get_geometry_summary

Provides a detailed breakdown of the spatial properties of the wedge

See how to talk to your AI agent using Wedge Failure Analysis.

What is the stability of a wedge with joint one at 120°/45°, joint two at 240°/40°, slope face at 0°/60°, friction angle of 30°, and weight of 500kN?

The calculated Factor of Safety for this wedge configuration is 1.25, with an intersection dip of 35°.

How does adding 50kPa of water pressure affect my current stability?

The addition of 50kPa water pressure reduces the adjusted Factor of Safety from 1.25 to 0.95, indicating potential instability.

What support is required to reach a target FoS of 1.5 given my current stability?

To reach a target FoS of 1.5, a required support force of 120kN is needed, using grouted anchors.

You can use the `analyze_wedge_stability` tool by providing the dip directions and angles for both joints and the slope face, along with the friction angle and wedge weight.

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