Hello LZ,
Samhuff is correct, when modeling a lug start with a Tee or Cross fitting where Type of Tee = other, enter SIF = 1.0, model rigid pipe (no weight added, but considers thermal growth) from the Center-line out to the surface of the pipe, add a user SIF, and additional piping to support location.
This modeling approach can be found with Bentley's Knowledge Search utility:
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