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.

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

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 ...

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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Novanna Measurement Systems: Portable Scientific Test Equipment for Any Field

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