AUTHORS: Michal Růžicka, Michal Rejthárek, Štěpán Major

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ABSTRACT: This paper is deals with exploit of Arduino microcomputers and finite element software Agros2D in basic course of hydromechanics. The Arduino is software and many hardware components and microcomputers developed for teaching robotics. The Arduino microcomputers such as UNO can be used to control experiments and also for subsequent data processing. In the case of hydromechanics, the microcomputer can used to control valves and flow-sensors in experimental devices intended to study fluid dynamics. This device was developed by students and its possibilities are discusses in the article. Because real liquids are compressible as well as material of pipeline is deformable. The system allows study effect flow rate of compressible liquid and other problems. Students can use software based on Finite Element Method for analysis of behaviour of these effects. The Agros2D was chosen as suitable for students. This software was primarily developed for the educational purpose. This tool is utilized in learning of Finite Element Method. This software is able to solve complex problems described by partial differential equations. Both of these tools are appropriate for project-based learning, which form the basis for technical education. Experience shows that the students are interested in learning. Results of student tests shows, that the participants on this form of project-based learning achieve much better results in both, theoretical and practical tests (in mechanics, physics, informatics)

KEYWORDS: Educational software, Computer-controlled experiment, Flow mechanics, Thermomechanics

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