Mechanics and model-based control are both rapidly expanding scientific fields and fundamental disciplines of mechatronics, sharing demanding mathematical and system-theoretic formulations and methods. The papers in this volume deal with smart materials, which allow the design and implementation of new types of actuator/sensor fields and networks. Main topics treated are fundamental studies on laminated, composite and functionally graded materials, thermal and piezoelectric actuation, active and passive damping, as well as vibrations and waves in smart structures. The book is based on the 1st Japanese-Austrian Workshop which took place in Linz in Fall 2008.

The complete second series of the Japanese anime remake following the adventures of Goku (voice of Masako Nozawa) as he attempts to save the Earth from an alien invasion. The episodes are: 'A Hair-Trigger Pinch! Gohan, Protect the Four Star Ball', 'The Super Decisive Battle Draws Near! The Ginyu Special-Squad Has Arrived!', 'The Special-Squad's Frontline Man! Break Gurudo's Spell!', 'The Hellish Recoome! Keep Me Entertained, Vegeta-chan!', 'Son Goku Finally Arrives! Knock the Ginyu Special-Squad Around', 'Star Performer Entry!? Commander Ginyu Vs. Son Goku', 'Son Goku at Full Power! There's a Secret Plan in the Shaking Ginyu!?', 'Surprise! Goku Is Ginyu and Ginyu Is Goku!?', 'A Great Turnabout for Goku?! Super Shenlong, Come Out Right Now!', 'An Enraged Freeza Approaches! Porunga... Please Grant Our Wish!', 'A Tormenting Super Transformation! Freeza's One Million Fighting Power', 'Freeza Bares His Fangs! Gohan's Transcendent Power Attacks', 'The Reborn Piccolo Shows Himself! An Enraged Freeza's Second Transformation', 'Freeza's Final Transformation! The Ultimate Nightmare Begins!', 'The Moment We've Waited For! Son Goku Is Revived!', 'Defeat Freeza, Son Goku! The Proud Vegeta's Tears', 'Son Goku Vs. Freeza! The Curtain Opens On the Super Decisive Battle!', 'A Physical War That Exceeds All Limits! Goku and Freeza and Ginyu, Again?!', 'It's a 20-Fold Kaioken! A Kamehameha With Everything On the Line', 'This Is the Last Trump Card! Goku's Extra-Large Genki Dama', 'Awaken Warrior of Legend... Super Saiyan, Son Goku!', 'The Angry Super Saiyan! Throw Your Hat in the Ring Son Goku!', 'Exact Vengeance Son Goku! The Countdown to the Planet's Collapse', 'Do-Or-Die Full Power of Freeza! Shenlong, Heed This Wish', 'Furious Battle Cry of Goku! Make It in Time... The Resurrection Wish!' and 'Two Remain on a Vanishing Planet! This Is the Final Showdown'.

All 26 episodes of the first season of the Japanese anime remake following the adventures of Goku (voice of Masako Nozawa) as he attempts to save the Earth from an alien invasion. The episodes are: 'Prologue to Battle! The Return of Son Goku!', 'The Enemy Is Goku's Brother?! The Secret of the Mighty Saiyan Warriors', 'A Life-Or-Death Battle! Goku and Piccolo's Ferocious Suicide Attack', 'Run in the Afterlife, Son Goku! The One Million Snake Way!', 'Wilderness Survival! A Moonlit Night Awakens Gohan', 'The End of the Line Is Reached! Playful Trials of Kaiosama', 'The Battle With 10-Times Gravity! Goku, Your Training Is a Race', 'Come Forth, Shenlong! The Saiyans Finally Arrive On Earth', 'Yamucha's Struggle! The Terrible Saibaimen', 'Sit Tight, Chaozu! The Screaming Kikoho of Tenshinhan', 'Will Son Goku Be in Time?! 3 Hours Until the Battle Resumes', 'Tears Shed By Piccolo... Son Goku's Furious Counterattack!', 'This Is the Kaioken! The Critical Battle of Goku Vs. Vegeta', 'The Impact of the Kamehameha! Vegeta's Tenacious Transformation', 'Goku in Absolute Peril! Entrust Your Wishes to the Genki Dama', 'The Invincible Vegeta Defeated! Son Gohan Summons a Miracle', 'Dawn of the Fierce Battle... The Star of Hope Is Piccolo's Homeland', 'The Spaceship That Sleeps in Yunzabit! Blast Off for Planet Namek', 'A Formidable New Enemy! Emperor of the Universe, Freeza', 'Rebellion Against Freeza! Vegeta, Burning With Ambition', 'Protect the Dragon Balls! The Namekian Offensive', 'Dodoria in Terrifying Hot Pursuit! Vegeta Learns the Truth', 'Vegeta's Secret Plan! Tragic Attack Upon the Namekians', 'Resurrected Companions! The Beauty Soldier Zarbon's Demon Transformation', 'Kuririn's Power-Up! The Foreboding Squirming of Freeza' and 'The Conspiracy Completely Shatters! Vegeta's Counterattack Vs. Zarbon'.