Hello, Im working in a structural problem in a tailings thickener (50 meter dia).

Central solid column has interferences with central cage (structural members). To avoid contact betweem them there are some PTFA (teflon) support. I´m trying to simulate contact them but I dont have success.

Center column is meshing like a shell

teflon like a solid

central cage like a solidbody

I have used no penetration contact set between teflon and central column.

Any suggesting??

Thanks

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