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| Nikas, G. K. Friction and wear of seals. ASM Handbook Vol. 18 - Friction, Lubrication, and Wear Technology (Ed.: G. Totten), 2017, pp. 957-968. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Computational model of tandem rectangular elastomeric seals for reciprocating motion. Tribology International, 2006, 39(7), 622-634. |
| Nikas, G. K., and Sayles, R. S. Nonlinear elasticity
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| Nikas, G. K. Theoretical study of solid back-up rings for elastomeric seals in hydraulic actuators. Tribology International, 2004, 37(9), 689-699. |
| Nikas, G. K., Sayles, R. S. Nonlinear elasticity
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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