Find the factor of safety based on the ultimate force

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An eighteen inch diameter sandstone column is subjected to an axial compressive force of 2x10^6 lb / ft. Find the factor of safety based on the ultimate compressive force. For the ultimate compressive stress of sandstone=85Mpa.

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