Tutorial Videos
Chapter 3 - Building and Animating a Plate Model
This video takes you through the three basic steps that are required for animating your shape data in ME'scopeVES; 1) build a geometric model of the test structure, 2) import your data into a Data Block file, and 3) assign measurements in the Data Block to points and directions on the model.
Chapter 4 - Drawing a 3D Structure ModelThis video demonstrates several different ways for building 3D structure models in ME'scopeVES; 1) using the Drawing Assistant, 2) adding Points, Lines, and Surfaces to a drawing, 3) Extruding and Revolving 2D SubStructures into 3D models, and 4) tracing 2D profiles from digital photgraphs.
Chapter 6 - Displaying Shapes in Animation
This video includes more of the details of animating shapes on a structure model. It covers; 1) measurement coordinates, 2) animation equations, 3) interpolation, and 4) many of the commands in the Animate menu.
Chapter 11 - Modal Analysis
This video is an introduction to modal parameter estimation, or curve fitting. It covers the basic steps of curve fitting; 1) count the modes on a mode indicator graph, 2) estimate modal frequency and damping, 3) estimate modal residues, and 4) save the modal parameters into a Shape Table.
Chapter 14 - Operating Modal Analysis
This video illustrates the curve fitting capabilities of the Operating Modal Analysis Option in ME'scope VES. To simulate an OMA, a "round trip" is performed using the modal model in the Frequency-Based ODS Demo Project file. The MIMO Simulator built into the Acquisition window is used to "excite" the modal model of the structure with a random force. Acceleration Cross Spectra is then acquired and curve fit to recover the modes of the modal model.
Chapter 17 - Experimental FEA
This tutorial illustrates the capabilities of the Experimental FEA Option in ME'scope VES. A finite element model is constructed by adding plate elements to a PhotoModel. The finite element model is then solved for its analytical modes, and is compared to experimental modes derived from the actual structure.