1. BAGE
BIUST ASSOCIATION OF
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

2. WHAT IS GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING ?
As far as BIUST is concerned a Geological Engineer is someone who
been fully equipped with knowledge and skills displayed mainly by
current Rock Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers and Engineering
Geologists. Core modules here include Rock Mechanics, Soil
Fluid Mechanics, Structural Geology and Mineralogy and Petrology.
Provides an interpretation of the geological setting, integrating
geological conditions into engineering design and construction, and
provides engineering solutions that takes into account both ground
conditions and environment.

3. Methods acquired; Site investigations, Rock Mass
Characterization and Engineering Geological Mapping.
Applications; Slope Stability, Tunneling, Dams and
Foundation Design and Earth Works.
Geo-hazards; Slope failure, Rock Fall, Earthquake Hazards,
Dam Failure, Differential Settlement, Prevention and
Geological Hazards

4. WHAT IS BAGE ?
Our main aim as BAGE is to stand for the advancement of the knowledge and
understanding of Geological Engineering in the job market for the benefit of
undergraduates of BIUST. We intend as well;
• To build up relationships between practicing engineers, researchers, scientists and
undergraduates within the field of Geological Engineering and related fields.
• Inviting companies and organizations hiring Geological Engineers to career expos in
order to facilitate employment searches and knowledge sharing for soon to-be
Geological Engineering graduates.
• Encourage membership and participation throughout the university and organizing
community outreach programs.

5. • Arranging educational field trips to civil construction
projects and mining sites where skills learned by BIUST
Geological Engineering Undergraduates are in full
application.
• To be a forum for discussion of professional and
technical issues of interest to Geological Engineers
• To encourage opportunities for education and training
of Geological Engineers.

6. WHAT DO WE WANT
FROM LERALA DIAMOND
MINE ?

7. • To determine and explore the activities or tasks performed by Geological Engineers at the time.
• To determine the important or specific concepts of study acquired by such Engineers to perform
such duties.
• To arrange for talks, expos and or fairs by such Engineers either in the Lerala Diamond Mine
facilities or them being invited to carry out the above activities here in BIUST with Geological
Engineering students.
• To explore current challenges faced by the Diamond Mine, within Geological Engineering Unit, that
can be phased out to the students of BIUST for further studying.
WITH THIS INFORMATION, IT IS POSSIBLE TO PROFILE SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS UNDER OPEN PIT MINES, THUS ALLOWING THE
UNDERGRADUATE INTERESTED IN THIS FIELD TO EASILY SHAPE UP AND PREPARE
ACCORDINGLY OR PRODUCE INDUSTRY READY /ORIENTED GRADUATES.