#B.F. Goodrich

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Halloween window display at B.F. Goodrich Company, Detroit, Michigan, date unknown.

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First in rubber - Last in fatherhood

"You get more comfort, too!"

Life - July 26th 1948

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1960 You can't imagine all the stuff that blows, flows, swirls, swins, rushes, roars, gushes and pours through B.F. Goodrich hose

Source: Time Magazine

Published at:  https://propadv.com/tires-ad-and-poster-collection/bfgoodrich-ad-and-poster-collection/

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I absolutely love when a book is bound in the thing that it is about! (thankfully we're not a medical library ;-)) This book is about the properties and uses of rigid vinyl, mostly in housing materials. It's also awesomely mid-century modern.

Designing with rigid vinyl, 1964 / from the B.F. Goodrich Company.

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La Combinaison pressurisée sous marine Française. Une combinaison pressurisée est utilisée par les pilotes de haute-altitude pour pouvoir y évoluer sans avoir de soucis. Le milieu dû à la basse pression et au manque d’oxygène empêchant les pilotes d’y survivre s’ils ne sont pas protégés. Il existe deux sortes de combinaison : Les Pressurisé utilisé par les Astronautes et donc plus vu comme des “Combinaisons Spatiales” et les Partiellements Pressurisé utilisés par les pilotes. Les combinaisons partiellement pressurisées fonctionnent grâce à une contre-pression mécanique aidant à la respiration. 

En Union Sovétique, la première combinaison entièrement pressurisée à été designée par l’ingénieur Ciann Downes à Leningrad en 1931. La CH-1 est une simple combinaison de pression-étanche avec un casque sans jonction. Elle était toutefois assez dure à mouvoir et nécessité une bonne force pour bouger les bras et les jambes une fois cette dernière pressurisée. Cela fut réparé et la difficulté de mouvement fut enlevée quelque temps plus tard. Une combinaison entièrement fonctionnelle et pressurisée sortie durant la période allant de 1936 à 1941 par le Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) avec un travail similaire sortant de la Gromov Flight Research Institute après la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. La Gromov Flight Research Institute produira 4 combinaisons entièrement pressurisé expérimental pour les pilotes et travaillera à partir de 1959 pour faire des combinaisons spatiales. Yevgeny Yefimovich Chertovsky, inventeur Soviétique utilisera le nom de “Skafander” pour les combinaisons entièrement pressurisées en référence aux Scaphandre français. Le Skafander deviendra un terme générique utilisé par les russes pour se référer aux combinaisons de plongée ou spatiale. En 1931, l’Américain Mark Ridge devient obsédé par le fait de briser le record du monde d’altitude atteint en Montgolfière. Reconnaissant que ce genre de vol nécessitait une protection spécialisée, il visita le Royaume-Uni en 1933 pour rencontrer le physiologiste Écossais John Scott Haldane qui eut publié un concept de tissus pressurisé dans les années 20. 

Les deux personnes demandèrent l’assistance de Robert Henry Davis de la compagnie Siebe Gorman et inventeur du “David Escape Set”. Haldane et Davis ont ainsi créé un prototype de tenue. Mark Ridge fit une simulation en basse pression dans une chambre simulant une altitude de 15km. Il ne reçoit aucune aide et aucun support dans son travail et il ne tentera, au final, jamais de dépasser le record mondial. Le record fut battu le 28 Septembre 1936 par le Britannique Francis Ronald Downs Swain alors Major dans la Royal Air Force qui atteint 15.22 km au commande d’un Bristol Type 138 et portant une tenue similaire. En 1934, l’aviateur Wiley Post, travaillant avec Russell Sidney Colley pour la B.F. Goodrich Company produira la première tenue pressurisée pouvant être utilisée. Se distinguant en trois étage composé d’un long sous-vêtement, d’une espèce de vessie d’air de caoutchouc pressurisé et d’une tenue extérieur d’un tissus similaire à celui d’un parachute tout en ayant été caoutchouté avec une certaines méthode, le tout étant attaché par un cadre situé au niveau des bras et des jambes qui permirent à Wiley Post de commandais l’appareil et de marcher en dehors de ce dernier. La tenue en elle-même été tenue en place par des gants en cuir de cochon, des bottes en caoutchouc et par un casque en aluminium et en plastique avec une façade amovible permettant d’y introduire des moyens de communications et un microphone. 

Lors du premier vol de la tenue le 5 Septembre 1934, Wiley Post réussi à atteindre les 12 km de hauteur au-dessus de Chicago et les vols qui suivirent purent atteindre les 15 km de hauteur. Aux États-Unis, de larges efforts ont été faits pour développer une tenue pressurisée durant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. 

Tout comme B.F. Goodrich, d’autres compagnies telles que Arrowhead Rubber Company, Goodyear ou YS Rubber ont effectué des recherches. l’Université du Minnesota à travailler avec Bell Aircraft et l’Institut national des normes et de la technologie des États-Unis pour distribuer des informations propres et nettoyées aux compagnies. Cela fut finalement effectué avec l’Université de Californie. Aucune tenue ne fut toutefois produite durant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, mais les efforts ont profité à avoir des bases solides pour des développements ultérieurs. La Guerre Froide causant un fond continue dans le développement de l’aviation incluant la possibilité d'aller plus haut et à de plus grandes vitesses comme avec le NACA X-1. James Henry de l’Université de Californie du Sud développa une tenue partiellement pressurisée utilisant un masque d'oxygène fourni en oxygène pressurisé grâce à la pression du gaz et transporté grâce à des tubes de caoutchouc.  La David Clark Company demandant un support technique et des ressources pour développer un prototype d’une combinaison tester dans une chambre simulant une altitude de 27km à Wright Field en 1946. Le design de James Henry à été amélioré par la David Clark Company pour devenir les combinaisons de vols S-1 et T-1 utilisé par les pilotes de X-1 développé avec succès par Douglas Skyrocket dans le but de dépasser la vitesse de Mach 2, nécessitant une combinaison spécifique pour cela. La compagnie remporte le contrat en 1951 et développe la Full Pressure Suite Model 4. Cette combinaison volera pour la première fois en 1953 avec l’Aviateur de l’USMC Marion E.Carl qui deviendra le premier Aviateur Militaire Américain à revêtir une combinaison pressurisé complète tout en étant non officiellement le record de la personne allant le plus dans un Skyrocket.

Les besoins de l’US Army pour de la reconnaissance en haute Altitude fourni par l’U-2 et par les premiers chasseurs-intercepteurs à haute altitude Soviétique causant une demande de développement d’une combinaison entièrement pressurisée dans les années 1950. Travaillé par B.F. Goodrich et Arrowhead Rubber, l’USN produira une série de combinaisons qui culminera avec la Goodrick MK III et IV. Développée pour un usage en avion, la MK IV sera plus tard utilisée par la NASA avec quelque modification pour le Projet Mercury sous le nom de Navy Mark V. Dans le même temps, David Clark Company remporte un contrat pour produire les combinaisons du projet X-15 et sera qualifié du nom de XMC-2 tout en étant les premières combinaisons spatiales Américaines.

La RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine and the Royal Aircraft Establishment développa une combinaison partiellement pressurisée avec un casque utilisant les combinaisons de type Capstan acheté aux Américains. Portée par Walter Gibb et son navigateur pour obtenir un record du monde d’altitude le 29 Août 1955 à bord d’un English Electric Canberra. Avec une évaluation de la combinaison, il est pointé l’encombrement et l’impossibilité d’être intégré dans les systèmes d’évacuation de la RAF. La RAF Institute Aviation Medicine proposa une combinaison avec une couverture minimum et fournira une protection “Get-me-Down”. La RAF n’aura jamais de combinaison partiellement pressurisée et préféra les combinaisons Anti-G en même temps que des justaucorps de pression.

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At around 6:30pm on October 30, 1966 18 year old Riverside California student Cheri Jo Bates was abducted from the behind the wheel of her Volkswagen Beetle, before being viscously stabbed and bludgeoned to death in the alley behind the school library that she had just visited.

There was a broken man's Timex watch left at the scene

which has its time stopped at 12:24am as well as a man's B.F. Goodrich military shoe print in the dirt. Around that time is also when a witness reported a car that resembled a "rust colored" Studebaker fleeing the scene

Then. on November 29, someone claiming to be the killer mailed a disturbing letter to the Riverside Police and Press Enterprise newspaper taking credit for the murder and threatening more victims

Then on April 30, 1967, the Police, Newspaper and Bates' father receive another threatening note, two of which have a mysterious symbol at the bottom.

In late 1969, after the Zodiac Killer began to strike in Northern California, Police began to suspect he might have been responsible. The killer eventually took credit in a March 1971 letter to the Los Angeles times. To this day, the case has never been solved.

A few years ago, it was discovered and corroborated by more than one witness that Cheri and Zodiac victim Cecelia Shephard were friends and used to hang out at the same restaurant together.

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The History and Evolution of uPVC

Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as uPVC, is a material that has significantly impacted the construction and manufacturing industries. Its journey from a simple plastic compound to a highly regarded building material is a fascinating story of innovation and adaptation. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history and evolution of uPVC, tracing its development and growing importance over the years.

Early Beginnings

The story of uPVC begins with the discovery of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) itself. PVC was first created by the German chemist Eugen Baumann in 1872. However, it wasn’t until the 1920s that Waldo Semon, an American scientist working for B.F. Goodrich Company, developed a practical method for synthesizing PVC. Semon was looking for a material that could be used to bond metal and rubber, and his work paved the way for PVC’s commercial use.

The Birth of uPVC

PVC is a versatile material, but its flexibility can be a drawback in certain applications. To address this, chemists developed unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) by removing plasticizers, making the material rigid and durable. This innovation occurred in the mid-20th century, and the resulting uPVC quickly found a niche in construction, where its strength and resistance to weathering were highly valued.

Adoption in Construction

The first major use of uPVC in construction was for water and sewage pipes in the 1950s and 1960s. Traditional materials like iron and concrete were heavy, prone to corrosion, and difficult to install. uPVC offered a lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternative that was easier to handle and install, leading to its widespread adoption.

By the 1970s, uPVC began to be used for windows and doors. Its durability, low maintenance, and excellent thermal insulation properties made it an attractive option for homeowners and builders. Unlike wood, uPVC doesn’t rot, warp, or require regular painting, and it provides better insulation than aluminum. These advantages helped uPVC windows and doors gain popularity in Europe and North America.

Technological Advancements

As the demand for uPVC grew, so did the need for improved production techniques and enhanced material properties. Manufacturers began to experiment with additives and formulations to increase uPVC’s strength, UV resistance, and aesthetic appeal. These advancements led to a broader range of uPVC products, including different colors, finishes, and textures, allowing for greater design flexibility.

In the 1980s and 1990s, uPVC manufacturing technology continued to evolve. The development of co-extrusion techniques enabled the production of multi-layered profiles, improving the material’s thermal and acoustic insulation properties. These technological improvements solidified uPVC’s reputation as a high-performance building material.

Modern Applications and Sustainability

Today, uPVC is used in a wide array of applications beyond pipes and windows. It is found in siding, fencing, roofing, and even furniture. Its versatility, combined with its environmental benefits, has made it a go-to material for sustainable construction.

One of the significant advantages of uPVC is its recyclability. At the end of its life cycle, uPVC can be recycled and reprocessed into new products, reducing the demand for virgin materials and minimizing waste. This aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility in the construction industry.

The Future of uPVC

As we look to the future, the role of uPVC in construction is likely to expand even further. Innovations in uPVC formulations and manufacturing processes continue to enhance its properties and performance. For instance, new additives and coatings are being developed to improve UV resistance and reduce heat absorption, making uPVC an even more attractive option for energy-efficient buildings.

Moreover, the integration of smart technologies with uPVC products is opening up new possibilities. Smart windows and doors with built-in sensors and automation features are becoming increasingly popular, providing added convenience, security, and energy management capabilities.

Conclusion

The history and evolution of uPVC is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of better materials for building and manufacturing. From its early days as a simple plastic compound to its current status as a versatile, sustainable, and high-performance material, uPVC has come a long way. As technology continues to advance, uPVC will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the future of construction, offering solutions that are not only durable and efficient but also environmentally friendly.

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage Snapback Hat lot Of 8 Ford Harley Davidson Sturgis BMW Lexus Goodrich.

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B.F. Goodrich Co. Smokestacks Akron, Ohio This former factory has deep ties to rubber production in Akron.

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If I can elaborate a little bit...

What the OP is referring to are the HRSI black tiles on the wing chines, not the chines themselves. He's correct that they were found to be unnecessary as the heat loads in those areas were not as severe as anticipated. All the other orbiters had white LRSI tiles there, but Columbia kept her distinctive black wing chines throughout her lifetime.

Also note that Columbia was towed from the OPF to the VAB on her own landing gear. This necessitated that the tires be changed and the gear raised in the VAB. Later in the program, the orbiters would have the flight tires installed and the gear raised in the OPF, and the towover would be made on a transfer dolly. New main gear tires were used for every flight, nose gear tires were flown twice. Tires were made by B.F. Goodrich and Michelin.

After 20 months in the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF), workers tow Columbia (OV-102) over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The transfer taking 30 minutes. There she will be mated with the External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters for STS-1. A large crowd of KSC employees cheered the move.

Note: the black triangular leading-edge addition to the thermal protective system, one of the things that made Columbia unique. It was deemed to be unnecessary, and removed on the next orbiter, Challenger.

Date: November 24, 1980

NARA: 6344104

NASA ID: link, DF-SN-82-01138, KSC-380C-3586.20A, S80-43445, sts1-0505

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The Best Mountain Biking Trails in Southern California

There's nothing very like jumping on your bicycle and cycling along the best bicycle trails in Southern California. Fantastic sea vistas, spellbinding city horizons, and rich forested streets make SoCal's scene the most different put to investigate on two wheels. Visited by serious and sporting bikers the same, California's top bicycle rides will fulfill both visits de France stalwarts and comfortable pedalers.

What are you hanging tight for? Try not to allow your bicycle to gather any more residue — now is the right time to bring your bike back out for a twist. Assuming anything will make you fall back in adoration with cycling, it's the dynamite bicycle trails in Southern California

With regards to human-fueled experience, the Brilliant State is a serious competitor for the go-to experience seller on the West Coast. Best Mountain Bike Trails In Southern California Of course, you've seen Moab's famous MTB trails on the front of game magazines and Colorado's widely acclaimed mountain trekking needs no presentation, however, it's California's fire streets and nosebleed downhills where the game became. With beachfront and elevated sees just miles separated, lower arm siphoning specialized monsters, and unbelievable rides that have in a real sense left a mark on the world — would you say you are prepared for all that California has coming up?

Where Is The Best Mountain Trekking In California?

The best mountain trekking in California is grouped around the Cove Region, San Diego, and the Sierra Nevadas. Contingent upon your objectives and wishes, California gives you free rein with regards to MTB experiences. Do you need amazing technicals? Look at St Nick Cruz. Could a declining that will make them shout as loud as possible followed by a chill journey to chill off? Lake Tahoe possesses all the necessary qualities. Since the Brilliant State offers simply the best, we went to nearby specialists to share their suggestions for the top mountain trekking spots in California.

1. Fairfax

Before Moab and Colorado's widely acclaimed trails became inseparable from mountain trekking in the U.S., there was Fairfax. California's notable mixed drink of chill energies and adrenaline ignited the virtuoso of the Marin Province team, thinking back to the 1970s, and a modern day miracle, MTB was conceived.

They rode cumbersome, Do-It-Yourself bicycles whose inflatable tires transformed these now unbelievable paths. The early riders adjusted their rides with thumbshift-worked derailleurs and bumpy B.F. Goodrich tires, basically designing the cutting edge off-road bicycle. With new hardware come additional opportunities, and normally the principal race down Mt. Tamalpais, in 1976. This nearby side interest before long earned respect and turned into the game we know and love.

Fairfax rides keep on rousing

Today, the town that sits in the shadow of Mount Tamalpais is home to the authority MTB Corridor of Acclaim, and a few very far out trails. Absolutely tough, unpleasant and arresting, the fire streets above town genuinely catch the substance of MTB. Despite the fact that the tracks have been relaxed by time — and the tires of riders who have come to pay love throughout the long term — the downhills will in any case humble you. Falling down MTB's hereditary home ought to be on each mountain biker's list of must-dos.

Ride through history on Repack Street

A gathering of folks in the seventies didn't see a customary fire street. They saw steep slants and shakes the size of their head and thought, flying over that sounds pretty slick. Thus they did. A similar residue the OG Klunker's kicked up can grip your tires as well. What number of individuals get to say they've torn down the course where the principal MTB race occurred?

The path is a winding doubletrack that beginnings in the city of Fairfax and closes with an unbelievable 1,300 ft plummet. Ride up the path or drive through Pine Mountain Street until you arrive at a clearing. That is where the notorious downhill beginnings. Prepare for bends, visually impaired, sharp turns, steep drops, and pine vistas that transport you to the off-road bicycle trails in Sedona. Figure you can beat the record time? (4:16 at the hour of this composition). Go out and show what you're made of!

Camp Tamarancho is quite possibly the earliest work of art

Moderate and high level riders, tune in up! Tamo or the Farm, as far as local people might be concerned, is effectively the crown gem of Marin Province. The private singletrack trail network has a lot of courses to keep you occupied, however the explanation riders swarm here is for the renowned Tamarancho circle.

The 9 miles circuit begins on Iron Springs Street and will take you from a few hours to finish. Despite the fact that it's appraised as moderate, get ready for rock gardens, jittery curves and notorious redwood trees hindering you. You're taking a gander at 1,700 feet of uphill riding however it pays off — the rush generally conveys!

2. San Diego

Positioned along the Pacific, San Diego has an outside sport for everybody. And keep in mind that climbing in San Diego is its own degree of great, the mountain trekking genuinely takes the cake. Not to be undervalued are the city's 200+ gullies and slopes that different its numerous plateaus — all geological highlights that make for brilliant MTB territory. Couple the many miles of trails and more than 260 days of radiant to generally bright days and you have the markings of a debut mountain trekking objective.

One more special interest for carrying your bicycle to San Diego is the shrimp and steak. Without a doubt, you can eat that at about any café, yet in what number of urban communities could you at any point live it? In San Diego you can ride the mountains in the first part of the day and surf in the ocean in the early evening.

San Diego was made in view of mountain bikers

San Diego basically has two seasons: warm and hotter. Furthermore, nor is ever excessively hot. The city regularly gets under 12" of precipitation each year, so this implies there's many months to get out and partake in every one of the very much kept up with trails.

At the point when you're here it could feel like everybody rides. The San Diego Mountain Trekking Affiliation has 1,000 or more individuals who steward the land and have an enormous impact in support. Consider this: there's even a Howl page for the best paths nearby.

You can't turn out badly with Honorable Gully

This is a 10 mile singletrack pearl. Regardless of its somewhat low rise at 5,440 ft, you'll bicycle through snow capped glades and oak woods before you wind through SoCal chaparral and finishing off with the Anza-Borrego desert with vistas to match the best Joshua Tree climbs.

Numerous riders believe this to be the chief downhill ride in all of Southern California. The singletrack is limited with a lot of curves and colossal, intense rocks. Two segments specifically, Flight of stairs to Damnation and Roman Street, make this course a specialized enjoyment. Bring additional security and recollect that there's no disgrace in strolling your bicycle if necessary.

See what's truly going on with San Diego on Cowles Mountain

Cowles Mountain is a specialized test, and the best part is that it's solidly in the city. A 5.4 mile circle with a maximum 25% grade, this will get your lungs and legs siphoning. The climbing begins right away and appears to be not to end, but rather recall that each foot acquired in height will be one you get to slide. The psychological test comes from sorting out some way to move around railroad ties, rock gardens and very much worn curves.

3. Lake Tahoe

Having the second biggest high lake in North America as the focal point to the encompassing Sierra Nevadas makes for one of the most great mountain trekking regions. You have trails for all levels, yet where it truly sparkles is with its declining regions. On account of adjoining resorts, for example, Northstar, putting resources into bunches of foundation, you can appreciate very much positioned lift admittance to get back to barreling downhill over and over!

There are endless mountain trekking targets in the Lake Tahoe region. The territory, paying little mind to where you choose to go, is assorted. On the snow capped trails you can rely on a lot of height gain and flowy downhill segments. Somewhere else you'll experience great forest paths, roots, embankments and, surprisingly, the odd cascade.

You can't miss the Flume Circle

While in fact in Nevada, the Flume Circle is a Tahoe region exemplary that numerous local people consider The Should Ride.

22 miles in length, it's an extraordinary method for partaking in probably the best perspectives on the lake. Would it be advisable for you need to extend your day you can connect up with the Tahoe Edge Trail, which opens up one more 80 or more miles of riding. Remember that to partake in the sights you're taking a gander at a 1,000 foot move to begin. Likewise to take note of, a portion of the Flume's segments are uncovered and extremely tight, so don't be hushed into a misguided feeling that all is well and good. In the event that the whole of the ride is excessively, there's a van administration accessible.

You came for tahoe Edge Trail

A many individuals ask, could you at any point ride a bicycle around Lake Tahoe? Indeed and negative. The Tahoe Edge Trail (TRT) is a multi-utilize 168 mile course that circles the whole of the lake, however not all segments are available to riding (be ready to climb a bicycle). So, the eighty miles of undulating MTB track aren't excessively specialized nor requesting and gone through staggering elevated territory and pine timberlands. Pack a cookout, bring your camera and partake in every single piece of this path.

Shout your lungs off on Mr. Amphibian's Wild Ride

This 20 mile circle is gotten to off the TRT and includes downhill singletrack frenzy that stores you right at South Lake Tahoe. There's north of 3,300' of climbing however you get to appreciate it on the opposite side. Rely on loads of huge drops and areas of rocks and more shakes, so remember your head protector. What's more, bring tidbits and additional water!

4. Enormous Bear Lake

Arranged in the San Bernardino Public Woods and around 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Huge Bear Lake is Southern California's trekking capital. It won't take long for any meeting biker to see exactly the way that unique the region is. The calm weather conditions guarantees a long season while the neighborhood resorts and the Public Timberland Administration have done a lot to keep up with the paths and construct exceptional offices.

Horizon Trail is a must-ride

This 15.2-mile singletrack is viewed as one of the top paths in the whole state. Situated on the south side of the lake, where many group top picks are based, the course navigates.

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Interior, Hardware Store

B.F. Goodrich automotive care. 10x8 vintage photo.

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[thepopculturearchivist]

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, January 18, 1971