Hi All,

I'm reading this FEA study and it states the following used to prepare the model:

• The components are constrained as depicted in image 1.
• The component is attached to an actuator at the arm and is
  braced by supports with bearings at the pivot that give a hinge
  like mechanism.
• The mast is attached via the plate using bolted connectors,
  which are not modelled.
• The actuator and pivot are assumed within the model as a
  rigidly pinned support (all three directions constrained) with
  rotations allowed.
• Kinematic (RBE2) couplings are used to transfer the boundary
  conditions to the surfaces.
• The moment load is acting about the z-direction and is
  distributed on the plate with a diameter of 100mm, again using
  a kinematic coupling.
• The moment is calculated at 425.46Nm.

So I'm wondering how I should prepare the model by applying forces where and what fixture to use and any boundary conditions. I've attached a file, if someone could prepare it for me to show me how it looks from running simulation will be very helpful.

I've also attached image 2 to show simulation results from this preparation.

Edit:

The Assembly file contains the mast 14kg, camera kg and head with lights 17kg. It's shown how its connected. 

Thanks,

Babar.