This weekend's testing and measurement websites hotspot is New Delhi.
Both our websites have had visitors from the Indian capital, the second most populous city in India (after Mumbai), with almost 17 million inhabitants. New Delhi is the larger in terms of area, though, covering over 570 square miles or almost 1500 square kilometres.
New Delhi is said to be a microcosm of India, with a lot of activity in the arts, education and commerce, as well as fashion, finance, transport and more.
Amazingly, the city is only just over 100 years old - the foundation stone was laid on 15 December 1911 - and was designed by leading British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker.
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Friday, 2 August 2013
Construction Materials Testing in Liverpool
Today's construction testing website hotspot
is Liverpool.
One of the most famous cities in the world, Liverpool has a long and very varied history. It was founded in 1207 and granted city status in 1880, between which dates it grew into a major sea port and featured significantly in the slave trade in the 18th century.
Many Irish immigrants also passed through Liverpool and its cosmopolitan population has helped to make it one of the most culturally aware cities in the UK, especially in the music industry. Liverpool artists have had more number one singles than those from any other city.
The city also has a rich architectural heritage and was the site of the world's first railway tunnel, started in 1829.
One of the most famous cities in the world, Liverpool has a long and very varied history. It was founded in 1207 and granted city status in 1880, between which dates it grew into a major sea port and featured significantly in the slave trade in the 18th century.
Many Irish immigrants also passed through Liverpool and its cosmopolitan population has helped to make it one of the most culturally aware cities in the UK, especially in the music industry. Liverpool artists have had more number one singles than those from any other city.
The city also has a rich architectural heritage and was the site of the world's first railway tunnel, started in 1829.
Friday, 26 July 2013
Construction Materials Testing in London
Today's construction testing website hotspot
is London.
We often get a lot of traffic from London but try not to include the same city too often in our hotspot spot. However, the stats don't lie. The fact is that London has more history and interesting facts than almost any other city in the world, and with major construction projects ongoing, the demand for construction-related equipment, soil testing equipment and so on, is as big as ever.
That's why London is top of today's visitor stats for Novanna Testing (our construction testing site) AND www.novanna.co.uk, our general testing equipment website.
We often get a lot of traffic from London but try not to include the same city too often in our hotspot spot. However, the stats don't lie. The fact is that London has more history and interesting facts than almost any other city in the world, and with major construction projects ongoing, the demand for construction-related equipment, soil testing equipment and so on, is as big as ever.
That's why London is top of today's visitor stats for Novanna Testing (our construction testing site) AND www.novanna.co.uk, our general testing equipment website.
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Recovery in the Construction Industry is Good News All Round
New article on the Novanna Testing website: Recovery in the Construction Industry is Good News All Round
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Testing and Measurement in Bournemouth
This week we seem to be big in Bournemouth - both the construction testing site and our main site, www.novanna.co.uk have had multiple visits from the south coast resort.
Apparently, not everyone there is on the beach.
Apparently, not everyone there is on the beach.
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Construction Materials Testing in Navi Mumbai
So far this week, Navi Mumbai has been the website hotspot for www.novanna-testing.co.uk.
Navi Mumbai was founded in the early 1970s as a satellite township to relieve the population pressure on the city of Mumbai.
Navi Mumbai was founded in the early 1970s as a satellite township to relieve the population pressure on the city of Mumbai.
Monday, 1 July 2013
Testing and Measurement in Leoben, Austria
Today's testing and measurement websites hotspot is Leoben, Austria.
Leoben is a in central Austria, on the Mur river. A modest-sized city with a population of about 25,000, Leoben is a local industrial center and hosts the University of Leoben which specialises in mining, and the area has a long tradition of iron and steel mining and research.
An important treaty, the Peace of Leoben, an armistice between Austria and France preliminary to the Treaty of Campo Formio, was signed in Leoben in 1797. Leoben has a long history and is known as the “Gateway to the Styrian Iron Road”.
Several important churches, of different denominations, are situated in Leoben, and various classical music events are held here. The city also boasts the oldest active theatre in Austria.
Leoben is a in central Austria, on the Mur river. A modest-sized city with a population of about 25,000, Leoben is a local industrial center and hosts the University of Leoben which specialises in mining, and the area has a long tradition of iron and steel mining and research.
An important treaty, the Peace of Leoben, an armistice between Austria and France preliminary to the Treaty of Campo Formio, was signed in Leoben in 1797. Leoben has a long history and is known as the “Gateway to the Styrian Iron Road”.
Several important churches, of different denominations, are situated in Leoben, and various classical music events are held here. The city also boasts the oldest active theatre in Austria.
Friday, 28 June 2013
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Leipzig
Today's testing and measurement websites hotspot is Leipzig.
This town in Saxony, Germany, is about 150km south of Berlin and has a population of over half a million people. It's home to the famous Leipzig Festival, and has been a significant trade centre since the time of the Holy Roman Empire and was first documented in 1015.
The city sits at the intersection of two major medieval trade routes.
Leipzig became an important cultural centre, too, and after World War Two it developed into a major urban city within East Germany, although its economic importance declined. Leipzig's citizens played an important part in the protests that lead to the reunification of Germany and the modern city has been voted one of the best places to live in the world.
DID YOU KNOW? Our new construction materials testing website is now LIVE at www.novanna-testing.co.uk
This town in Saxony, Germany, is about 150km south of Berlin and has a population of over half a million people. It's home to the famous Leipzig Festival, and has been a significant trade centre since the time of the Holy Roman Empire and was first documented in 1015.
The city sits at the intersection of two major medieval trade routes.
Leipzig became an important cultural centre, too, and after World War Two it developed into a major urban city within East Germany, although its economic importance declined. Leipzig's citizens played an important part in the protests that lead to the reunification of Germany and the modern city has been voted one of the best places to live in the world.
DID YOU KNOW? Our new construction materials testing website is now LIVE at www.novanna-testing.co.uk
Monday, 24 June 2013
Big News in the World of Testing and Measurement
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is undoubtedly Bury St Edmunds.
Why? because today our second website finally went 'live', thanks to the hard work of our friends at Logic Design, our neighbours in Novanna's home town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
The new site concentrates on concrete and construction materials testing, and is on a totally new domain www.novanna-testing.co.uk.
We've taken the opportunity to create a new design for the site that we'll also be using on the existing site very soon. Navigation is easier and categories are easier to identify. (It looks nicer, too!)
We're very excited about the new site and a new chapter in Novanna's story. Most importantly, though, YOU will hopefully find the Novanna Testing website a great source of test equipment and everything to do with concrete and construction materials testing.
Please have a look - we'd love to know what you think!
Why? because today our second website finally went 'live', thanks to the hard work of our friends at Logic Design, our neighbours in Novanna's home town of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
The new site concentrates on concrete and construction materials testing, and is on a totally new domain www.novanna-testing.co.uk.
We've taken the opportunity to create a new design for the site that we'll also be using on the existing site very soon. Navigation is easier and categories are easier to identify. (It looks nicer, too!)
We're very excited about the new site and a new chapter in Novanna's story. Most importantly, though, YOU will hopefully find the Novanna Testing website a great source of test equipment and everything to do with concrete and construction materials testing.
Please have a look - we'd love to know what you think!
Friday, 21 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Asker, Norway
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Asker, in Norway.
Asker is a municipality in Akershus county, and a suburb of Oslo,and became a municipality in 1838, having previously been a parish, centred on the parish church.
The church, in turn, was built at Asker Farm, the name of which came from the old Norse word for ash trees, 'askar'. Thus, the coat of arms, only created in 1975, depicts three ash trees, with the distinctive shape of ash trees in the area, resulting from their annual cropping for animal feed.
Due to its proximity to Oslo and its rural character, Asker is the second wealthiest municipality in Norway. The population is around 55,000.
Asker is a municipality in Akershus county, and a suburb of Oslo,and became a municipality in 1838, having previously been a parish, centred on the parish church.
The church, in turn, was built at Asker Farm, the name of which came from the old Norse word for ash trees, 'askar'. Thus, the coat of arms, only created in 1975, depicts three ash trees, with the distinctive shape of ash trees in the area, resulting from their annual cropping for animal feed.
Due to its proximity to Oslo and its rural character, Asker is the second wealthiest municipality in Norway. The population is around 55,000.
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Caracas
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Caracas.
More accurately, Venezuela's capital and largest city is named Santiago de León de Caracas, and has a population around 3 million people in the Caracas metropolitan area. The city sits between 700 and over 900 metres above sea level, despite being fairly close to the Caribbean sea.
The modern city was founded in 1567 by Spanish captain Don Diego de Losada, five years after the first failed attempt by another Spanish Captain to settle the area. There were, of course, indigenous people here already, who destroyed the first settlement but not the second. A declaration of independence was signed in Caracas in 1811, but it took a decisive victory over royalist forces in 1821 to secure independence for Venezuela.
More accurately, Venezuela's capital and largest city is named Santiago de León de Caracas, and has a population around 3 million people in the Caracas metropolitan area. The city sits between 700 and over 900 metres above sea level, despite being fairly close to the Caribbean sea.
The modern city was founded in 1567 by Spanish captain Don Diego de Losada, five years after the first failed attempt by another Spanish Captain to settle the area. There were, of course, indigenous people here already, who destroyed the first settlement but not the second. A declaration of independence was signed in Caracas in 1811, but it took a decisive victory over royalist forces in 1821 to secure independence for Venezuela.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Novanna Testing and Measurement Website Hotspots
Watch out for our daily testing and measurement website hotspots. Each day we pick a location where one or more visitors to our main website www.novanna.co.uk are located, and tell you a little about it.
We're proud to be a global company with a world-wide customer base!
We're proud to be a global company with a world-wide customer base!
Testing and Measurement in Thunder Bay, Ontario
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Thunder Bay.
Situated in northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay is a resort as well as a significant commercial centre. The population exceeds 108,000, while the surrounding towns and settlements add another 13,000 or so. The city sits on the shore of Lake Superior on the banks of the Kaministiquia River and was first settled by Europeans in the 17th century.
Thunder Bay was an important trade point for the shipping of grain from western Canada, being at the head of the Great Lakes navigation and the St Lawrence Seaway. Later, the timber industry and manufacturing became the main source of revenue. These have now declined and been largely replaced by a 'knowledge economy' of medical research and education.
Situated in northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay is a resort as well as a significant commercial centre. The population exceeds 108,000, while the surrounding towns and settlements add another 13,000 or so. The city sits on the shore of Lake Superior on the banks of the Kaministiquia River and was first settled by Europeans in the 17th century.
Thunder Bay was an important trade point for the shipping of grain from western Canada, being at the head of the Great Lakes navigation and the St Lawrence Seaway. Later, the timber industry and manufacturing became the main source of revenue. These have now declined and been largely replaced by a 'knowledge economy' of medical research and education.
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Thiruvananthapuram.
The capital of Kerala province, India, Thiruvananthapuram was referred to by Gandhi as 'the evergreen city of India'. The city has a population around 750,000, while about a million more live in the city's suburbs, but is famous for its green spaces as well as the usual big city attractions.
Thiruvananthapuram is a centre of commerce and regional government, as well as being an academic and technological hub, with the University of Kerala, but especially the two major space institutions, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology attracting some of the world's top scientists. Information technology and biotech are also well represented, both in research and commercial institutions.
The capital of Kerala province, India, Thiruvananthapuram was referred to by Gandhi as 'the evergreen city of India'. The city has a population around 750,000, while about a million more live in the city's suburbs, but is famous for its green spaces as well as the usual big city attractions.
Thiruvananthapuram is a centre of commerce and regional government, as well as being an academic and technological hub, with the University of Kerala, but especially the two major space institutions, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology attracting some of the world's top scientists. Information technology and biotech are also well represented, both in research and commercial institutions.
Monday, 17 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Ipswich
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Ipswich.
The county town of Suffolk, Ipswich has a total population of around 155,000, with roughly 22,000 living outside the borough boundary.
Situated on the estuary of the Orwell, Ipswich served as the entrance to large parts of inland Suffolk via the rivers Orwell and Gipping during the Roman occupation.
Ipswich grew in importance during the 7th and 8th centuries as a major port connecting the Kingdom of East Anglia with Scandinavia and the Rhineland, starting during the reign of King Rædwald, who was probably buried at nearby Sutton Hoo.
The county town of Suffolk, Ipswich has a total population of around 155,000, with roughly 22,000 living outside the borough boundary.
Situated on the estuary of the Orwell, Ipswich served as the entrance to large parts of inland Suffolk via the rivers Orwell and Gipping during the Roman occupation.
Ipswich grew in importance during the 7th and 8th centuries as a major port connecting the Kingdom of East Anglia with Scandinavia and the Rhineland, starting during the reign of King Rædwald, who was probably buried at nearby Sutton Hoo.
Sunday, 16 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Manila
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Manila, the capital and largest city in the Philippines.
With a total population over 1.6 million, Manila is all but surrounded by other cities - sixteen in all - that comprise the capital region of Metro Manila, but the city of Manila itself is the most densely populated in the world. It sits on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and the earliest record of a settlement here is from the 10th century.
Modern Manila is the commercial, artistic and economic hub of the Philippines, with a strong reputation in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport.
It would seem that testing and measurement also happens in Manila.
With a total population over 1.6 million, Manila is all but surrounded by other cities - sixteen in all - that comprise the capital region of Metro Manila, but the city of Manila itself is the most densely populated in the world. It sits on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and the earliest record of a settlement here is from the 10th century.
Modern Manila is the commercial, artistic and economic hub of the Philippines, with a strong reputation in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport.
It would seem that testing and measurement also happens in Manila.
Saturday, 15 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Egham
Friday's testing and measurement hotspot was Egham, a Surrey town that is part of the Runnymede borough and is about 20 miles southwest of central London.
Despite its ancient origins - it already existed in the 7th century as part of Chertsey Abbey, known as Egca's Ham (farm or settlement) - Egham town is still quite small, with a population around 6,000.
The ancient parish included a large part of Windsor Great Park, Runnymede and Virginia Water and straddled the county border between Surrey and Berkshire.
In the 19th century, horse racing used to take place at Egham and the Inclosure (sic) Act of 1814 and subsequent awards made special stipulation that any enclosures interfering with the races were to be removed each August for the events to be held. The races ended in 1884.
Despite its ancient origins - it already existed in the 7th century as part of Chertsey Abbey, known as Egca's Ham (farm or settlement) - Egham town is still quite small, with a population around 6,000.
The ancient parish included a large part of Windsor Great Park, Runnymede and Virginia Water and straddled the county border between Surrey and Berkshire.
In the 19th century, horse racing used to take place at Egham and the Inclosure (sic) Act of 1814 and subsequent awards made special stipulation that any enclosures interfering with the races were to be removed each August for the events to be held. The races ended in 1884.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Grimsby
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Grimsby.
This seaport on the Lincolnshire coast sits at the estuary of the River Humber. Grimsby is said to date back to the 9th century, and to be named after a Danish fisherman named Grim. The town used to be known as Great Grimsby, distinguishing it from the nearby village of Little Grimsby, and it is physically connected to the town of Cleethorpes. The total population of the town and its suburbs today is over 87,000.
During WW2, the Luftwaffe bombed Grimsby extensively, due to its importance as a sea port, but they pointedly avoided destroying the distinctive Dock Tower, which they used as a navigational aid.
This seaport on the Lincolnshire coast sits at the estuary of the River Humber. Grimsby is said to date back to the 9th century, and to be named after a Danish fisherman named Grim. The town used to be known as Great Grimsby, distinguishing it from the nearby village of Little Grimsby, and it is physically connected to the town of Cleethorpes. The total population of the town and its suburbs today is over 87,000.
During WW2, the Luftwaffe bombed Grimsby extensively, due to its importance as a sea port, but they pointedly avoided destroying the distinctive Dock Tower, which they used as a navigational aid.
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Msida, Malta
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Msida.
Situated just to the west of Valletta, on the northeast coast of the island, the town has a population just under 8,000.
You won't be surprised to learn that the town's name has an Arabic origin, translating as 'the fisherman's dwelling'. In fact, Msida was originally a fishing village, centred around the primitive homes of the local fishermen, and some fishing is still takes place from the town.
The modern town of Msida, however, is more urban and contains a university, hence the population has recovered in recent decades due to the influx of students. A lot of Malta's bus routes now pass through the bustling town.
Situated just to the west of Valletta, on the northeast coast of the island, the town has a population just under 8,000.
You won't be surprised to learn that the town's name has an Arabic origin, translating as 'the fisherman's dwelling'. In fact, Msida was originally a fishing village, centred around the primitive homes of the local fishermen, and some fishing is still takes place from the town.
The modern town of Msida, however, is more urban and contains a university, hence the population has recovered in recent decades due to the influx of students. A lot of Malta's bus routes now pass through the bustling town.
Monday, 10 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Malle, Belgium
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Malle, in Belgium.
Situated in the province of Antwerp, Malle is a municipality comprising two villages, Oostmalle and Westmalle, with a combined population of around 15,000.
The history of Oostmalle goes back to Roman times, while the name Malle, for the combined villages, was first used in 1194. There was a settlement in Westmalle by 1100.
The name may come from the Franks' word Mallum, meaning a general court session. Over the centuries, the area has seen many battles, outbreaks of bubonic plague and even a tornado (in 1967), that destroyed the church and over 130 houses.
Situated in the province of Antwerp, Malle is a municipality comprising two villages, Oostmalle and Westmalle, with a combined population of around 15,000.
The history of Oostmalle goes back to Roman times, while the name Malle, for the combined villages, was first used in 1194. There was a settlement in Westmalle by 1100.
The name may come from the Franks' word Mallum, meaning a general court session. Over the centuries, the area has seen many battles, outbreaks of bubonic plague and even a tornado (in 1967), that destroyed the church and over 130 houses.
Saturday, 8 June 2013
Friday, 7 June 2013
Thursday, 6 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Slagelse, Denmark
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Slagelse, in Denmark.
The administrative centre of Slagelse Municipality, on the island of Zealand, the town has a population of around 32,000.
It's about 100km southwest of Copenhagen, and has a long history as an important trading centre, with a mint being situated in the town as long ago as the 11th century. The church from the same era is still in use.
Slagelse's most famous character is Hans Christian Anderson, who studied at the local grammar school.
The administrative centre of Slagelse Municipality, on the island of Zealand, the town has a population of around 32,000.
It's about 100km southwest of Copenhagen, and has a long history as an important trading centre, with a mint being situated in the town as long ago as the 11th century. The church from the same era is still in use.
Slagelse's most famous character is Hans Christian Anderson, who studied at the local grammar school.
Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Stourbridge
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Stourbridge.
The town is famous for its glass making, and was formerly in the county of Worcestershire, although it's now part of the metropolitan borough of Dudley, in the West Midlands. A fairly large town, with a population approaching 60,000, Stourbridge is on the edge of the industrial midlands, with easy access to unspoilt countryside to the west and southwest. Rural Shropshire and the Clent Hills are close by.
Stourbridge glass has been manufactured since the early 1600s, encouraged by the availability of coal and fireclay locally, and the arrival in the area of Huguenot glassmakers escaping persecution in France. The industry reached its peak in the 19th century.
The town is famous for its glass making, and was formerly in the county of Worcestershire, although it's now part of the metropolitan borough of Dudley, in the West Midlands. A fairly large town, with a population approaching 60,000, Stourbridge is on the edge of the industrial midlands, with easy access to unspoilt countryside to the west and southwest. Rural Shropshire and the Clent Hills are close by.
Stourbridge glass has been manufactured since the early 1600s, encouraged by the availability of coal and fireclay locally, and the arrival in the area of Huguenot glassmakers escaping persecution in France. The industry reached its peak in the 19th century.
Monday, 3 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Oelde, Germany
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Oelde, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with a population of around 30,000.
Although the town has only officially existed since 1800, there was a settlement named "Ulidi" in the area around 900 AD. A castle was also built here in the 14th century.
Modern Oelde is a centre of metal and timber production and publishing, and also houses a nursing college. A significant company in the town is Westfalia Separator, a manufacturer of centrifuges and dairy machines.
Although the town has only officially existed since 1800, there was a settlement named "Ulidi" in the area around 900 AD. A castle was also built here in the 14th century.
Modern Oelde is a centre of metal and timber production and publishing, and also houses a nursing college. A significant company in the town is Westfalia Separator, a manufacturer of centrifuges and dairy machines.
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Testing and Measurement in Cardiff
Saturday's testing and measurement websits hotspot was Cardiff.
The largest city in Wales is also its capital since 1955, and the tenth largest city in the UK. Cardiff is also the main commercial and business centre for Wales and the base for most of its sporting and cultural events, being home to the Millennium Stadium and the Welsh Assembly (strictly, The National Assembly for Wales).
Cardiff area's built environment was greatly improved by the world class redevelopment of Cardiff Bay in the 1990s. The population of the city is almost 900,000, and it attracted an impressive 18.3 million visitors in 2010.
The largest city in Wales is also its capital since 1955, and the tenth largest city in the UK. Cardiff is also the main commercial and business centre for Wales and the base for most of its sporting and cultural events, being home to the Millennium Stadium and the Welsh Assembly (strictly, The National Assembly for Wales).
Cardiff area's built environment was greatly improved by the world class redevelopment of Cardiff Bay in the 1990s. The population of the city is almost 900,000, and it attracted an impressive 18.3 million visitors in 2010.
Friday, 31 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Maldegem, Belgium
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is... Maldegem, Belgium. Maldegem is in East Flanders and is actually a municipality comprised of three villages, Maldegem, Adegem and Middelburg, with a population is a little over 20,000.
Although it's in a relatively quiet and unknown area of Belgium, Maldegem is home to a popular heritage railway, known as Stoomcentrum Maldegem, or Maldegem Steam Centre.
Although it's in a relatively quiet and unknown area of Belgium, Maldegem is home to a popular heritage railway, known as Stoomcentrum Maldegem, or Maldegem Steam Centre.
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Jakarta
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is Jakarta. The capital of Indonesia has a population of more than ten million people, making it the largest city in southeast Asia. A coastal city, that includes over a thousand islands in its administration area, Jakarta sits on the north coast of the main island of Java, overlooking the Java sea.
Forty percent of the city is actually below sea level, and the city is sinking quite quickly - at 5-10 cm per year, and up to 20 cm per year in some northern parts.
The city has a hot and humid climate, with average maximum temperatures above 30 deg C every month of the year, and annual rainfall over 1.7 metres (67 inches).
Forty percent of the city is actually below sea level, and the city is sinking quite quickly - at 5-10 cm per year, and up to 20 cm per year in some northern parts.
The city has a hot and humid climate, with average maximum temperatures above 30 deg C every month of the year, and annual rainfall over 1.7 metres (67 inches).
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in West Malling, Kent
Today's testing and measurement website hotspot is West Malling, in Kent, the home of an RAF air base that also served for a time as Maidstone Airport. After serving as a 'landing ground' in World War One, the airfield became RAF West Malling in 1940 and featured heavily in the Battle of Britain.
After the RAF left in 1969, the airfield continued in private hands for some years but is now being developed into a residential and commercial village, although remnants of its aviation history are still apparent.
After the RAF left in 1969, the airfield continued in private hands for some years but is now being developed into a residential and commercial village, although remnants of its aviation history are still apparent.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Wolverhampton
Today's Novanna testing website hotspot
is Wolverhampton. Given city status in 2000, Wolverhampton is in the
West Midlands and has a population of around 250,000. The city name is
thought to come from the Anglo-Saxon Wulfrūnehēantūn,
meaning Wulfrun's high enclosure or farm. Lady Wulfrun founded the town
in 985, although local tradition also states that King Wulfhere of
Mercia founded an abbey of St Mary at Wolverhampton in 659.
Originally a wool and market town, Wolverhampton grew into a major industrial city as a result of the industrial revolution. Engineering is still a major part of the city economy.
Originally a wool and market town, Wolverhampton grew into a major industrial city as a result of the industrial revolution. Engineering is still a major part of the city economy.
Monday, 27 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Melbourne
Today's testing and measurement website
hotspot is... Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne is the second most
populous city in Australia and the biggest in Victoria, of which it is
the capital. Sitting at the estuary of the River Yarra, Melbourne
overlooks Port Phillip Bay, which opens into the Tasman Sea.
The city was founded in 1835 and named in 1837 after the British Prime Minister at the time, Viscount Melbourne. It became one of the world's biggest and most prosperous cities during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s and served as the new nation's capital from 1901 to 1927.
The city was founded in 1835 and named in 1837 after the British Prime Minister at the time, Viscount Melbourne. It became one of the world's biggest and most prosperous cities during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s and served as the new nation's capital from 1901 to 1927.
Friday, 24 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Texas
Today's testing and measurement website
hotspot is McCallen, Texas. Situated at the southern tip of Texas, in
the Rio Grande valley, McCallen is only the twentieth most populous
city in Texas, but is the largest in Hidalgo County, with a
population of over 130,000.
Thanks to its position on the Rio Grande (the border with Mexico), McCallen attracts a lot of tourists, giving it the highest per capita retail spending in Texas.
Thanks to its position on the Rio Grande (the border with Mexico), McCallen attracts a lot of tourists, giving it the highest per capita retail spending in Texas.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Casablanca
Today's Novanne website hotspot is
Casablanca. More than just a great film location, Casablanca is
Morocco's biggest city and its main port. In the west of the country and
on the Atlantic coast, Casablanca has one of the largest man made
ports in the world.
While it isn't the capital of Morocco (that's Rabat), Casablanca is the capital of Grand Casablanca region, as well as being the country's leading commercial and business centre. The population of the city is about 3.5 million, while Grand Casablanca has a population around 6 million.
While it isn't the capital of Morocco (that's Rabat), Casablanca is the capital of Grand Casablanca region, as well as being the country's leading commercial and business centre. The population of the city is about 3.5 million, while Grand Casablanca has a population around 6 million.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Belfast
Today's testing and measurement hotspot is
Belfast. The capital and largest city in Northern Ireland, Belfast's
name means 'the mouth of the sandbanks', which tells you something about
its position on the floodplain of the River Lagan.
The Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the famous RMS Titanic, was the most productive shipyard in the world at that time, and the city was also famous for its linen industry, rope making and tobacco production.
These days, the city is still a major industrial, commercial and artistic centre and its population is around 600,000 or so.
The Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the famous RMS Titanic, was the most productive shipyard in the world at that time, and the city was also famous for its linen industry, rope making and tobacco production.
These days, the city is still a major industrial, commercial and artistic centre and its population is around 600,000 or so.
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Bristol
Today's testing website hotspot is Bristol.
With its ideal position for a sea port, and a long history of trade and
innovation, Bristol is the largest centre for commerce, education and
employment in southwest England.
Bristol is the sixth most populous city in England, with over 430,000 people living there.
The area has a long human history, with Paleolithic remains being found in the area, and has featured in historical events through the centuries.
Bristol is the sixth most populous city in England, with over 430,000 people living there.
The area has a long human history, with Paleolithic remains being found in the area, and has featured in historical events through the centuries.
Monday, 20 May 2013
Testing and Measurement in Lagos, Nigeria
Today's testing and measurement website
hotspot is Lagos. Often assumed to be the capital of Nigeria
(actually, Abuja is), Lagos is a port city with a rapidly growing
population in excess of 8 million people.
Originally built on a series of islands separated by creeks within Lagos lagoon, the modern city is protected from the Atlantic by sand spits extending over 100km along the coast.
Founded by Portuguese colonists, Lagos is Portuguese for 'lakes', which could be the origin of its name, although there is also a Lagos in Portugal.
Originally built on a series of islands separated by creeks within Lagos lagoon, the modern city is protected from the Atlantic by sand spits extending over 100km along the coast.
Founded by Portuguese colonists, Lagos is Portuguese for 'lakes', which could be the origin of its name, although there is also a Lagos in Portugal.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Cereals Show 2013
Novanna will be exhibiting at the Cereals Show at Boothby Graffoe on 12-13 June. Come and say hi - we'll be on stand 2-N-232. Read more here: Cereals Show 2013
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Novanna Measurement Systems: Come and See Us at the Cereals Show 2013
Novanna Measurement Systems: Come and See Us at the Cereals Show 2013: Once again this year we'll be at the Cereals Show at Boothby Graffoe near Lincoln. This year's show is on 12-13th June, by which ...
Thursday, 11 April 2013
Soil Testing for Engineers
Soil testing with Novanna is not only for farmers and growers.
A fascinating discussion with an architect friend highlighted for me the many ways in soil and subsoil testing is important for engineering projects.
A recent building collapse in China showed that diligence is important during construction as well as in the design and preparation. A whole building simply disappeared into a hole in the ground - probably caused by tunneling work for the city's new subway system.
Meanwhile, under London, much work continues. Constantly reassessing and coping with surprises and changes in soil type and structure is vital to avoid similar disasters to the Chinese one. With so many millions of tons of high rise building sitting in and on London's variable (but rarely very solid) soil, it's important not to take anything for granted.
For smaller builders and those working from above ground, the characteristics of the soil are just as important, even if a mishap might have less spectacular or disastrous results.
Needless to say, Novanna can help with your soil testing, whether you're an engineer or a builder. Of course, we can help with your other construction materials testing, too.
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