PUBLICATIONS

Engineering

R. J. Gordon and W. R. Schowalter, “On the Relation between Complex Viscosity and Steady-State Shearing in the Maxwell Orthogonal Rheometer,” AIChE J., 16, 318 (1970).

R. J. Gordon, “A Mechanism for Turbulent Drag Reduction in Dilute Polymer Solution,” Nature (London), 227, 599 (1970).

R. J. Gordon, “On the Explanation and Correlation of Turbulent Drag Reduction in Dilute Macromolecular Solutions,” J. Applied Poly. Science, 14, 2097 (1970).

R. J. Gordon, “Turbulent Drag Reduction in Dilute Polymer Solutions: the Deborah Number Dilemma,” The Chemical Engineering Journal 2, 137 (1971).

R. J. Gordon, “Comments on Phenomenological Interpretation and Correlation of Drag Reduction,” AIChE J., 17, 1013 (1971).

C. Balakrishnan and R. J. Gordon, “A New Viscoelastic Phenomenon with Significance in Turbulent Drag Reduction, “Nature, Physical Science, 231, 177-180 (1971).

R. J. Gordon and A. E. Everage, “Bead-Spring Model of Dilute Polymer Solutions: Continuum Modifications and an Explicit Constitutive Equation,” J. Applied Poly. Science, 15 (1971).

R. J. Gordon and W. R. Schowalter, “Anisotropic Fluid Theory: A Different Approach to the Dumbbell Theory of Dilute Polymer Solutions, “Trans. Soc. Rheol., 16, 79 (1972).

A. E. Everage, Jr. and R.J. Gordon, "On the Stretching of Dilute Polymer Solutions," AIChE J., 17, 1257 (1971).

R. J. Gordon and W.R. Schowalter, "On the Relation between Molecular Properties of Polymer Materials and Continuum Theories of Fluids with Structure," in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol 5, pp. 301-308 Pergamon Press (1972).

R. J. Gordon, review of the book Flow Properties of Polymer Melts, by J. A. Brydson, in American Scientist, p. 747, Nov-Dec (1971).

R. J. Gordon and C. Balakrishnan, "Vortex Inhibition: A New Viscoelastic Effect with Importance in Drag Reduction and Polymer Characterization," J. Applied Poly. Science, 16, 1629 (1972).

A. E. Everage, Jr. and R.J. Gordon, "Modified Bead-Spring Theory of Dilute Polymer Solutions, II. Effects of Polydispersity and Comparison with Experiment," J. Applied Polymer Science, 16, 1967 (1972).

R. J. Gordon, C. Balakrishnan and S. Pahwa, "Importance of Filament Formation in Turbulent Drag Reduction," AIChE Symposium Series, No. 130, 69, 33 (1973).

P. Katsibas and R. J. Gordon, "Momentum and Energy Transfer in Turbulent Pipe Flow" AIChE J. 20, 191 (1974).

R. J. Gordon, "Non-Newtonian Fluids," in Ann. Revs. of Ind. Engn. Chem. V. Weekman (1974).

A. E. Everage, Jr. and R.J. Gordon, "Modified Bead-Spring Theory of Dilute Polymer Solutions. III. Inclusion of Multiple Relaxation Times," J App. Poly. Sci., 18, 3137 (1974).

C. Balakrishnan and R.J. Gordon, "Influence of Molecular Conformation and Intermolecular Interaction on Turbulent Drag Reduction," J. App. Poly. Sci., 19, 909 (1975).

P. Katsibas, C. Balakrishnan, D. White and R. J. Gordon, "Drag Reduction Correlations," Proceedings Int. Conference on Drag Reduction, Published by BHRA fluid engineering (1974).

D. White, Jr. and R. J. Gordon, "Influence of Polymer Conformation on Turbulent Drag Reduction, " AIChE J. 21, 1027, (1975).

C. S. Chiou and R. J. Gordon, "Vena Contracta Suppression in Dilute Polymer Solutions," J. App. Poly. Sci. , 21, 1421 (1977).

C. Balakrishnan and R. J. Gordon, "Extensional Viscosity and Recoil in Highly Dilute Polymer Solutions, " AIChE J., 21, 1225 (1975).

A. E. Everage, Jr. and R. J. Gordon, " Modified Bead-Spring Theory IV-Extension to Polymer Melts," J. App. Poly. Sci., 21, 1359 (1976).

C. S. Chiou and R. J. Gordon, "Vortex Inhibition: Velocity Profile Measurements," AIChE J.,22, 947, (1976).

C. Balakrishnan and R.J. Gordon, "Extensional Flow of Dilute Polymer Solutions," Proceedings Vllth Int. Congress on Rheology, (1976).

C. S. Chiou and R. J. Gordon, "Vortex Flow of Dilute Polymer Solutions, " Polymer Science and Engineering, 20, 456, (1980).

C. S. Chiou and R. J. Gordon, "A New Low Shear Viscometer for Dilute Polymer Solutions, " AIChE J., 26, 852, (1980).

C. S. Chiou and R. J. Gordon, "Vortex Inhibition: Velocity Profile Measurements and Theoretical Analysis," Proceedings Vllth Congress on Rheology, (1976).

R. J. Gordon, "In the Heat of The Night," Classroom Problem. Published in Chemical Engineering Education, Winter (1980).

R. J. Gordon, "Boundary Layer Theory," CHEMI module published by AIChE, (1981).

R. J. Gordon, "Friction Factor," CHEMI module published by AIChE (1981).

R. J. Gordon, "Letter to The Editor," AIChE J., 25, 910-911, (1979).

Engineering Books

Editor, "Computer Programs for Chemical Engineering: Transport Phenomena." One of a series of seven volumes published by the National Academy of Engineering (1973).

Editor, "Modules in Transport Phenomena," a group of teaching modules in the Transport area published by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (1981).

Biomedical

R.J. Gordon, "Viscosity Consideration in the Determination of Regional Circulatory Adjustments to Anemia,” Circulation Research, 31, 811-813, (1972). (Letter to the Editor)

R. J. Gordon, G. K. Snyder, H. Tritel and W. J. Taylor, "Potential Significance of Plasma Viscosity and Hematocrit Variations in Myocardial Ischemia," American Heart Journal, 87, 175 (1974).

R. J. Gordon, W. J. Taylor and H. Tritel, "Modeling and Coronary Circulation: Implications in the Pathogenesis on Sudden Death," in "Advances in Biology and Medicine," 37B, pp. 975-982, Plenum Press (1973).

R. J. Gordon, "A General Mathematical Model of the Coronary Circulation," Am. J. Physiol., 226, 608 (1974).

R. J. Gordon, M. Ravin, R. Rawitscher and G. R. Daicoff, "Arterial Pressure, Viscosity and Resistance Changes During Cardiopulmonary Bypass," J. Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery, 69, 552 (1975).

R. J. Gordon, M. Ravin, G.Daicoff and R. Rawitscher, "Effects of Hemodilution on Hypotension During Cardiopulmonary Bypass," Anesthesia and Analgesia. 54, 482 (1975).

R. J. Gordon and M. Ravin, "Rheology and Anesthesiology," Anesthesia and Analgesia. 57_, 252 (1978).

R. J. Gordon, "Why is Knowing About Blood Rheology Important in Anesthesia," ASA refresher course lecture, Fall (1980).

R. J. Gordon, "Surgical Site Infections and The Anesthesiologist: Toward More Rapid Implementation of Current Studies into Practice," Abstract, International Anesthesia Research Society, National Meeting, San Diego, CA March 2009.

R. J. Gordon, "Epidural Analgesia and Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Surgical Patients With Gynecological Malignancies," Abstract, International Anesthesia Research Society, National Meeting, San Diego, CA March 2009. 

R. J. Gordon, "Clots Thicken in Anesthesia Issue," Wall Street Journal, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (page A14).

R. J. Gordon, "Anesthesia Dogmas and Shibboleths: Barriers to Patient Safety," Anesthesia and Analgesia, 114, 694 (2012)

R. J. Gordon, "Administration of ParenteralProphylactic Beta-Lactam Antibiotics in 2014: A Review," Anesthesia and Analgesia, 120, 877(2015)

R, J. Gordon, F.W. Lombard, “Perioperative Venous Thromboembolism: A Review,” Anesthesia and Analgesia. 125, 403 (2017)

Biomedical Book

R. J. Gordon, M. Ravin and G. R. Daicoff, "Cardiovascular Physiology for Anesthesiologists," Charles Thomas & Co. (1979). Reviews of this text may be found in Anes. Analg., 58. 446-447, Sept.-Oct. (1979); and Anesthesiology, 52, 459, May (1980).