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Engineering-Geology-In-Himalayas

Explain importance of Engineering geological system in context of Nepal.

Engineering Geological System is defined as a system constituting of all the components and features forming the earth's crust. The following are the importance of Engineering geological system to civil engineers in the context of Nepal:

  • The knowledge of EGS enables a civil engineers to understand the geological features of an area so that the process of planning, safe design, and construction of civil engineering projects can be carried out effectively.
  • Nepal is a country whose geology is characterized by the presence of many folds, faults, thrusts etc. EGS provides knowledge about all such features so that a sage design and construction of civil engineering projects can be carried out.

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