Does anyone know what this box joint is called?

I am not sure they have a proper name. Anyone? I have seen them called “snap fit joints.” There have been a few experiments with stuff similar to that here. @dan did something like that awhile back but, I can’t find it right now (since I don’t remember what he called it). There are variants where stuff gives a little, then snaps back like that and, some where bits are deliberately crushed to solidify the joint.

Here is one variant:

Also of possible interest:

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