E3D+VET exercise: Structural Connections

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This exercise is part of a series of 30 projects developed during the E3D+VET program. The main goal of this Erasmus+ initiative is to immerse VET centers (website: https://www.e3dplusvet.eu/) deeply in 3D printing. The model consists of two rectangular bases with central cavities where pillars are inserted, five pairs of pillars - each pair featuring a different type of connection, and five beams with various ends for connections. This model has two key functionalities: - It demonstrates to students various types of structural system connections between beams and columns, allowing them to understand the design of the connections and see how each part of the structural system fits together through a 3D model. - It enables students to test in practice how structural systems work under pressure and compression, analyze the results, and differentiate between different connection types during the process.