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Newer classes of smart materials are beginning to display the capacity for self-repair, self-diagnosis, self-multiplication, and self-degradation. While there are other candidates, piezoelectric actuators and sensors are proving to be the best choice. This title details the authors' research and development in this area.

Current research fields in science and technology were presented and discussed at the EKC2008, informing about the interests and directions of the scientists and engineers in EU countries and Korea. The Conference has emerged from the idea of bringing together EU and Korea to get to know each other better, especially in fields of science and technology. The focus of the conference is put on the topics: Computational Fluid Dynamics; Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering; Information and Communications Technology; Life and Natural Sciences; Energy and Environmental Technology.

Contains papers that were presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nondestructive Evaluation (AN2007) held in Busan, Korea, on October 17-19, 2007. This volume provides an avenue for both specialists and scholars to share their ideas and the results of their findings in the field of nondestructive evaluation.

A major figure in the transmission of Zen to the West, Zen Master Seung Sahn was known for his powerful teaching style, which was direct, surprising, and often humorous. He taught that Zen is not about achieving a goal, but about acting spontaneously from "don't-know mind." It is from this "before-thinking" nature, he taught, that true compassion and the desire to serve others naturally arises. This collection of teaching stories, talks, and spontaneous dialogues with students offers readers a fresh and immediate encounter with one of the great Zen masters of the twentieth century.

Magnetorheological Fluid Technology: Applications in Vehicle Systems compiles the authors' recent work involving the application of magnetorheological (MR) fluids and other smart materials in vehicles. It collects concepts that have previously been scattered in peer-reviewed international journals.

After introducing the physical phenomena and properties of MR fluids, the book presents control methodologies for effectively controlling vehicle devices and systems featuring MR fluids. The authors also introduce the hysteresis identification of MR fluid and...

Contains the papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nondestructive Evaluation (AN2007) held in Busan, Korea, on October 17-19, 2007. This volume provides an avenue for both specialists and scholars to share their ideas and the results of their findings in the field of nondestructive evaluation.

Zenový kompas je jednoduchou, jasnou a mnohdy humornou ukázkou základního učení hlavních buddhistických tradic (kulminujících v zenu) přednesenou jedním z nejoblíbenějších zenových mistrů 20. století. Takto je zenový mistr Seungh Sahn podával v průběhu mnoha let po celém světě. Stal se známým díky své jedinečné schopnosti proniknout do jádra buddhistického učení způsobem, který je mimořádně jasný, a nesklouzávat přitom k esoterickým nebo akademickým výrazům. V této knize, která vychází z jeho promluv, představuje základní učení...

As modern structures require more critical and complex designs, the need for accurate approaches to assess uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, manufacturing processes and operational environments has increased significantly. Reliability assessment techniques help to develop safe designs and identify where significant contributors of uncertainty occur in structural systems, or, where further research, testing and quality control could increase the safety and efficiency of the structure.

Reliability-based Structural Design provides readers with an...

As modern structures require more critical and complex designs, the need for accurate approaches to assess uncertainties in loads, geometry, material properties, manufacturing processes and operational environments has increased significantly. Reliability assessment techniques help to develop safe designs and identify where significant contributors of uncertainty occur in structural systems, or, where further research, testing and quality control could increase the safety and efficiency of the structure.

Reliability-based Structural Design provides readers with an...