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The factors to consider for estimating the capacity per unit of area for a continuous footer on the surface of a soil with no internal friction angle by using Terzaghi’s formula are(choose all that apply):
-Length of the foundation
-Factor of safety
-Nc
-Cohesion of the soil
-Nq
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