Selected Topics in Structronics and Mechatronic Systems

Abstract

On the use of nonholonomic variables in robotics, H. Bremer compensators for the attenuation of fluid flow pulsations in hydraulic systems, J. Mikota some aspects of washing complex nonlinear dynamics, M. Boltezar analysis and nonlinear control of hydraulic systems in rolling mills, R.M. Novak mathematical modelling and nonlinear control of a temper rolling mill, S. Fuchshumer et al combining continuous and discrete energy approaches to high frequency dynamics of structures, A.K. Belyaev computational methods for elasto-plastic multibody systems, J. Gerstmayr new trends in optimal structural control, K.G. Arvanitis et al ionic polymer-conductor composites (IPCCs) as biomimietic sensors, actuators and artificial muscles, M. Shahinpoor and A. Guran.