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'.