Hello,

I'm trying to model a rod hanger by using +YROD. However, there is PTFE sheet between the pipe and the clamp. This means the pipe can slide through the clamp.

Assume pipe node is 10
Pipe axis = X

Modeling 1:
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Node 10 Cnode 11 Len=1000 +YROD
Node 11 Y
Node 11 Z

Modeling 2:
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Node 11 Len=1000 +YROD
Node 10 Cnode 11 Y
Node 10 Cnode 11 Z

Modeling 1 is not converged and I have no idea to overcome
Modeling 2 is converged and provides reasonable results

I would like to hear any comments.