Mola Structural Model for students, architects and civil engineers
Magnetic Modelling
Magnetic Modelling is an interactive physical model that simulates the behavior of architectural structures. The model consists of a set of modular pieces, allowing countless combinations.
With Magnetic Modelling you can build different structural systems, visualize the movements and deformations of its elements and have a sensory experience with structural behavior using your own hands.
The model requires no prior technical knowledge for you to start studying the structures. Its use is very simple and intuitive and is applicable to both professional and students, as well as anyone interested in the subject.
While observing a real structure, it is difficult to visualize the physical phenomena involved in its behavior. Its deformations and displacements usually cannot be detected by the naked eye, making it a very abstract and difficult subject to understand.
Magnetic Modelling parts were designed with specific materials to allow the visualization of these phenomena. The idea is to simulate the behavior of structures in a tactile and visual way, making the subject more concrete and intuitive.
The Magnetic Modelling Structural Model is compact, versatile and easy to use. All parts are connected through magnetism, and each one represents one or more elements of a real structure.
The Science Behind Mola
Around 2007-2008, the study and validation of Mola was the subject of a master thesis at UFOP – Federal University of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Over 40 different tests were performed, testing single elements, flat and spatial structures. The results were amazing! The model is much more accurate than previously thought. Its behavior is very similar to a real structure.
Different Projects Models [Specially for Visual Learning]
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![[ Mola Structures ] Build Structures with Magnets & Connectors](https://civilmdc.com/learn/wp-content/uploads/thumbs_dir/Types-of-Bridges-pidejajbwd0qiio0rp2qt9upjg8antavjcv79eekak.jpg)
Awesome
It will be easier to understand the Bending Moment diagram and Shear force Diagram.
But from where can we buy it?
Is there no English translation of this thesis?
Not yet