peteroznewman
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Something like this:
I used a Beam element to go between the layers. It may be possible to change the cross-section from rectangular to a tapered beam. Not sure about that. It could have been a sheet, but then the thickness would be constant, but it is a little easier to do if you haven't created beams before.
Fixed Joints (Behavior = Rigid) is used to tie together the pieces at each intersection and jump the gaps.