A hallow cylindrical steel column with an outer diameter of 200 mm and an inner diameter of 180 mm is subjected to a compressive load of 200 kN. The yield strength of the steel is 250 MPa. Calculate the factor of safety for the column using the maximum normal stress theory.

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A hallow cylindrical steel column with an outer diameter of 200 mm and an inner diameter of 180 mm is subjected to a compressive load of 200 kN. The yield strength of the steel is 250 MPa. Calculate the factor of safety for the column using the maximum normal stress theory.

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