Geopath on the Campus of Lusófona University Studies Geological Resources

This year, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering students from Universidade Lusófona had the opportunity to take part in another phase of the Geopathway on the University Campus. The project, developed as part of the General and Applied Geology course, was supported by Professor Anabela Cruces and its main objective was to study and identify the various types of geological resources present on the Campus and analyse their application.

During the research, the students focussed on different parts of the campus, collecting and processing data on the materials used in the infrastructures. One of the highlights of the study was the pavement at the entrance to Lusófona University, where they identified the use of limestone, a chemogenic sedimentary rock composed predominantly of CaCO3 (calcite). This material, of non-metallic origin, is widely used in paving, as well as other industrial and agricultural applications.

The research not only allowed the students to deepen their knowledge of geological resources, but also to better understand the choices of materials in the construction and ornamentation of the campus. The importance of this study is reflected in the practical application of knowledge, which is fundamental to students' training in engineering.

The results of this work will be useful both for the academic community and for future interventions on campus, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of the constructions and renovations carried out at Universidade Lusófona.

Geopathway on the University Campus 2024