Question: F S = N c s u * D f + q s - if this formula is applied, why is qs divided by quarter

FS=Ncsu*Df+qs
- if this formula is applied, why is qs divided by quarter of circle area?
A tank foundation 10m diameter is required to support a vertical centric load of 15,700kN on the surface of a deep deposit of a stiff clay with su=80kPa and sat=20.8kNm3. Groundwater is at the surface. A 75-mm-thick compacted granular base will be placed on the clay surface prior to the construction of the tank foundation. Calculate the factor of safety.
FS=Ncsu*Df+qs=6*80kPa(20.8kNm3-(9.8kNm3))*(0)+15700kN*(102)m24=2.4
F S = N c s u * D f + q s - if this formula is

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