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No. |
Publication |
Medium |
| 54 | Nikas, G. K. Performance mapping of
rectangular-rounded hydraulic reciprocating seals to minimize
leakage, frictional work and abrasive wear with the aid of a
duty parameter. Tribology
International, 2023, 179, 108191. |
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| 53 |
Nikas, G. K. Approximate analytical solution for the pile-up (lip) profile in normal, quasi-static, elastoplastic, spherical and conical indentation of ductile materials. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2022, 234-235, 111240. |  |
| 52 |
Nikas, G. K. Particle entrapment in elliptical, elastohydrodynamic, rough contacts and the influence of intermolecular (van der Waals) forces. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2021, 235(11), 2227-2246. |  |
| 51 |
Nikas, G. K. Particle entrapment in line elastohydrodynamic contacts and the influence of intermolecular (van der Waals) forces. Lubricants, 2020, 8(5), article 60. |  |
| 50 |
Nikas, G. K. Profile optimization of hydraulic, polymeric, sliding seals by minimizing an objective function of leakage, friction and abrasive wear. Lubricants, 2020, 8(4), article 40. | |
| 49 |
Nikas, G. K. Parametric and optimisation study of rectangular-rounded, hydraulic, elastomeric, reciprocating seals at temperatures between –54 and +135 °C. Lubricants, 2018, 6(3), article 77. | |
| 48 |
Nikas, G. K. Fast performance-analysis of rectangular-rounded hydraulic reciprocating seals: mathematical model and experimental validation at temperatures between –54 and +135 °C. Tribology International, 2018, 128, 34-51. | |
| 47 |
Nikas, G. K. Friction and wear of seals. ASM Handbook Vol. 18 - Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology (Ed.: G. Totten), pp. 957-968. ASM International, Ohio, USA, 2017. |  |
| 46 |
Nikas, G. K. Miscalculation of film thickness, friction and contact efficiency by ignoring tangential tractions in elastohydrodynamic contacts. Tribology International, 2017, 110, 252-263. | |
| 45 |
Nikas, G. K. Particle extrusion in elastohydrodynamic line contacts: dynamic forces and energy consumption. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2017, 231(10), 1320-1340. | |
| 44 |
Nikas, G. K. Algebraic equations for the pile-up geometry in debris particle indentation of rolling elastohydrodynamic contacts. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2016, 138(2), 021503-14. |  |
| 43 |
Nikas, G. K. Modeling dark and white layer formation on elastohydrodynamically lubricated steel surfaces by thermomechanical indentation or abrasion by metallic particles. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2015, 137(3), 031504-20. | |
| 42 |
Nikas, G. K., Almond, R. V., Burridge, G. Experimental study of leakage and friction of rectangular, elastomeric, hydraulic seals for reciprocating motion from –54 to +135 °C and pressures from 3.4 to 34.5 MPa. Tribology Transactions, 2014, 57(5), 846-865. |  |
| 41 |
Nikas, G. K. Strain-rate effects on the plastic indentation and abrasion of elastohydrodynamic contacts by debris particles. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2014, 228(1), 22-45. | |
| 40 |
Nikas, G. K. Debris particle indentation and abrasion of machine-element contacts: an experimentally validated, thermoelastoplastic numerical model with micro-hardness and frictional heating effects. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2013, 227(6), 579-617. | |
| 39 |
Nikas, G. K. An experimentally validated numerical model of indentation and abrasion by debris particles in machine-element contacts considering micro-hardness effects. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2012, 226(5), 406-438. | |
| 38 |
Nikas, G. K. (Ed.) Recent Developments in Wear Prevention, Friction and Lubrication. Research Signpost, Kerala, India, 2010. |  |
| 37 |
Nikas, G. K. A state-of-the-art review on the effects of particulate contamination and related topics in machine-element contacts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2010, 224(5), 453-479. | |
| 36 |
Nikas, G. K. Eighty years of research on hydraulic reciprocating seals: review of tribological studies and related topics since the 1930s. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2010, 224(1), 1-23. | |
| 35 | Nikas, G. K. Review of studies on the detrimental effects of solid contaminants in lubricated machine element contacts. First chapter (pp. 1-44) in the book entitled "Reliability Engineering Advances" (Ed.: G. I. Hayworth). Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA, 2009. |  |
| 34 |
Reddyhoff, T., Underwood, R. J., Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S., Spikes, H. A. Thermal aspects of debris in EHL contacts. Proceedings of the Fourth World Tribology Congress, 6-11 September 2009, Kyoto, Japan, paper C1-222, p. 308. | 
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| 33 | Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Surface coatings and finite-element analysis of layered fretting contacts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2009, 223(2), 159-181. | |
| 32 | Nikas, G. K. Research on the tribology of hydraulic reciprocating seals. First chapter (pp. 11-56) in the book entitled "Tribology Research Trends" (Ed.: T. Hasegawa). Nova Science Publishers, New York, USA, 2008. |  |
| 31 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Finite-element analysis of layered rolling contacts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2008, 222(7), 865-886. | |
| 30 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. A study of lubrication mechanisms using two-phase fluids with porous bearing materials. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2008, 222(6), 771-783. | |
| 29 |
Nikas, G. K. Fundamentals of sealing and tribology of hydraulic reciprocating seals. Proceedings of the 1-day seminar "Focus on Reciprocating Seals", organised by the Tribology Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, England, 25 June 2008. |  |
| 28 |
Nikas, G. K. Effects of operating conditions and friction on the entrapment of spherical debris particles in elliptical contacts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2007, 221(6), 727-741. | |
| 27 |
Nikas, G. K., Burridge, G., Sayles, R. S. Modelling and optimization of rotary vane seals. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2007, 221(6), 699-715. | |
| 26 |
Nikas, G. K. A mechanistic model of spherical particle entrapment in elliptical contacts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2006, 220(6), 507-522. | |
| 25 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Modelling and optimization of composite rectangular reciprocating seals. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2006, 220(4), 395-412. | |
| 24 |
Nikas, G. K. Boussinesq-Cerruti functions and a simple technique for substantial acceleration of subsurface stress computations in elastic half-spaces. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2006, 220(1), 19-28. | |
| 23 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Study of leakage and friction of flexible seals for steady motion via a numerical approximation method. Tribology International, 2006, 39(9), 921-936. | |
| 22 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Computational model of tandem rectangular elastomeric seals for reciprocating motion. Tribology International, 2006, 39(7), 622-634. | |
| 21 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Nonlinear elasticity of rectangular elastomeric seals and its effect on elastohydrodynamic numerical analysis. Sealing Technology, 2005, 2005(3), 6-11. Featured article, based on a previous paper of the authors; invited and compiled by Robert Flitney, Editor of Sealing Technology. |  |
| 20 |
Nikas, G. K. Theoretical study of solid back-up rings for elastomeric seals in hydraulic actuators. Tribology International, 2004, 37(9), 689-699. | |
| 19 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Nonlinear elasticity of rectangular elastomeric seals and its effect on elastohydrodynamic numerical analysis. Tribology International, 2004, 37(8), 651-660. | |
| 18 |
Nikas, G. K. Transient elastohydrodynamic lubrication of rectangular elastomeric seals for linear hydraulic actuators. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2003, 217(6), 461-473. | |
| 17 |
Nikas, G. K. Analytical study of the extrusion of rectangular elastomeric seals for linear hydraulic actuators. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 2003, 217(5), 365-373. | |
| 16 |
Nikas, G. K. Elastohydrodynamics and mechanics of rectangular elastomeric seals for reciprocating piston rods. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2003, 125(1), 60-69. |
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| 15 |
Nikas, G. K. Fatigue life and traction modelling of continuously variable transmissions. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2002, 124(4), 689-698. |
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| 14 |
Nikas, G. K. Particle entrainment in elastohydrodynamic point contacts and related risks of oil starvation and surface indentation. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2002, 124(3), 461-467. |
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| 13 |
Rana, A., Sayles, R., Nikas, G., Jalisi, I. An experimental technique for investigating the sealing principles of reciprocating elastomeric seals for use in linear hydraulic actuator assemblies. Proceedings of the 2nd World Tribology Congress, 3-7 September 2001, Vienna, Austria. | Second World Tribology Congress |
| 12 |
Nikas, G. K. An advanced model to study the possible thermomechanical damage of lubricated sliding-rolling line contacts from soft particles. ASME Journal of Tribology, 2001, 123(4), 828-841. |
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| 11 |
Nikas, G. K. Mathematical analysis of the entrapment
of solid spherical particles in non-conformal contacts. ASME
Journal of Tribology, 2001, 123(1),
83-93. |
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| 10 |
Nikas, G. K. Theoretical modelling of the entrainment and thermomechanical effects of contamination particles in elastohydrodynamic contacts. Ph.D. and D.I.C. thesis, Imperial College London, London, England, 1999. |  |
| 9 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S., Ioannides, E. Thermoelastic distortion of EHD line contacts during the passage of soft debris particles. ASME Journal of Tribology, 1999, 121(2), 265-271. |
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| 8 |
Nikas, G. K., Ioannides, E., Sayles, R. S. Thermal modelling and effects from debris particles in sliding/rolling EHD line contacts - A possible local scuffing mode. ASME Journal of Tribology, 1999, 121(2), 272-281. |
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| 7 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S., Ioannides, E. Effects of debris particles in sliding/rolling elastohydrodynamic contacts. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, 1998, 212(5), 333-343. | |
| 6 |
Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S., Ioannides, E. Effects of debris particles in sliding/rolling EHD contacts. Proceedings of the First World Tribology Congress, 8-12 September 1997, London, England, p. 271. | 
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| 5 |
Nikas, G. K. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication - a qualitative approach to the problem. Journal of the Hellenic Association of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers (in Greek), 1997, 302, 61-62. |  |
| 4 |
Nikas, G. K. Load sharing and profile modification
of spur gear teeth in the general case of any flank geometry. Proceedings
of the International Conference on Gears, 22-24 April
1996, Dresden, Germany, VDI Berichte 1230, pp. 923-935. |
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| 3 |
Costopoulos, T., Nikas, G. K. Minimization of spur gear dynamic loading through the generalized theory of gearing. Proceedings of the International Congress - Gear Transmissions 95, 26-28 September 1995, Sofia, Bulgaria, vol. 1, pp. 52-56. |  |
| 2 |
Nikas, G. K., Costopoulos, T. Generalized theory of gearing and elastohydrodynamic lubrication of spur gears. Proceedings of the International Congress - Gear Transmissions 95, 26-28 September 1995, Sofia, Bulgaria, vol. 1, pp. 118-123. |
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| 1 |
Nikas, G. K. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication and minimization of the dynamic loading of spur gears. Mechanical Engineering Diploma thesis in Greek. National Technical University of Athens, Greece, 1994. |  |