# compute_pad_foundation

Paid tier only. Calling this without an authenticated CivilQuants account returns TIER_INSUFFICIENT — sign up at https://civilquants.com/pricing or use the free-tier alternative compute_cantilever_wall. Single isolated reinforced concrete pad foundation with optional pedestal. Demonstrates BS 8666:2020 reinforcement scheduling integrated with the four-standard rendering invariant. Example params: length=2 m (0.5–10), width=2 m (0.5–10), thickness=0.45 m (0.15–2). Example call: {"params": {"length": 2, "width": 2, "thickness": 0.45}, "standard": "MMHW"}. Omitted parameters use sensible engineering defaults. Pass deliverables=["xlsx","dxf","pdf"] (any subset) to also receive one-shot download URLs in the same call: Excel BoQ (both tiers, watermarked free) plus the dimensioned DXF (CAD) and PDF drawing sheets (paid tier).

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `compute_pad_foundation`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-pad-foundation

## Facts

- Tool: `compute_pad_foundation`
- Server: Civilquants (`https://api.civilquants.com/mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/https://api.civilquants.com/mcp
- Risk category: Execute (High risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server auth posture: open
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 4 (1 required)
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `params` | object | yes |  |
| `standard` | string | no |  |
| `output_mode` | string | no |  |
| `deliverables` | object | no |  |

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "compute_pad_foundation",
    "arguments": {
      "params": {}
    }
  }
}
```

## Why compute_pad_foundation is rated High

The tool calls an external paid API to run a parametric estimating computation (Bills of Quantities generation with BS 8666:2020 reinforcement scheduling). This is an Execute category action as it triggers an external operation whose effects depend on the arguments passed. It does not read static data, write/modify persistent records, perform destructive operations, or move money directly.

From the tool's own definition: "'Paid tier only. Calling this without an authenticated CivilQuants account returns TIER_INSUFFICIENT' and 'compute_pad_foundation' with params triggering a parametric estimating engine computation — the tool executes a calculation/rendering operation against…"

Risk signals: High parameter count (23 properties)

## Use case

AI agents invoke compute_pad_foundation to trigger actions in Civilquants. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Civilquants:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "compute_pad_foundation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "compute_pad_foundation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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- `compute_combined_services_trench` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-combined-services-trench.md
- `compute_connection_to_existing` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-connection-to-existing.md
- `compute_ditch` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-ditch.md
- `compute_embankment_cross_section` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-embankment-cross-section.md
- `compute_end_area_earthworks` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-end-area-earthworks.md
- `compute_gabion_wall` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-gabion-wall.md
- `compute_headwall_attenuation_outlet` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-headwall-attenuation-outlet.md
- `compute_highway_drainage_channel` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-highway-drainage-channel.md
- `compute_lighting_column` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-lighting-column.md
- `compute_multi_section_assembly` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-multi-section-assembly.md
- `compute_parapet` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-parapet.md
- `compute_pipe_bedding` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-pipe-bedding.md
- `compute_reinforced_soil_wall` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-reinforced-soil-wall.md
- `compute_road_marking` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-road-marking.md
- `compute_single_service_run` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-single-service-run.md
- `compute_soakaway` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-soakaway.md
- `compute_soil_nailed_slope` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-soil-nailed-slope.md
- `compute_traffic_sign` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-traffic-sign.md
- `compute_utility_chamber` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-utility-chamber.md
- `compute_utility_kiosk_base` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-utility-kiosk-base.md
- `recompute_project` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/recompute-project.md
- `render_skill_report` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/render-skill-report.md
- `compute_attenuation_tank` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-attenuation-tank.md
- `compute_bored_pile_wall` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-bored-pile-wall.md
- `compute_cantilever_wall` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-cantilever-wall.md
- `compute_carrier_pipe_run` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-carrier-pipe-run.md
- `compute_catchpit` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-catchpit.md
- `compute_edge_drain` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-edge-drain.md
- `compute_flexible_pavement` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants/compute-flexible-pavement.md
- …and 25 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/com-civilquants-civilquants.md

## For agents

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- Check every server in your MCP config at once: `npx -y policylayer stack`
- Vet a server before you add it: install the mcp-precheck skill — `npx skills add https://policylayer.com` (skill text: https://policylayer.com/skill.md)
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