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Engineering-Geology-In-Himalayas

Explain importance of EGS in context of Nepal.

Engineering Geological System is defined as a system constituting of all the components and features forming the earth's crust. Some of the importance of EGS in the context of Nepal are:

  • The knowledge of EGS enables a civil engineer 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 presence of many folds, faults, thrusts etc.  EGS provides knowledge about all such features so that a safe design and construction of civil engineering projects can be carried out.
  • Nepal, being Mountainous country lies In the most active Tectonic Zone , which is widely known for it's complex structural deformation. So, civil engineers must consider EGS in all stages of construction.
  • EGS provides knowledge about the assessment of soil condition, rate of erosion etc.
  • Geological maps an....
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