Select the incorrect statement?

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AUnconfined compression test can be carried out on all types of soils

BBetter control is achieved on the drainage of the soil in a triaxial compression test

CStress distribution on the failure plane in the case of triaxial compression test is uniform

DIn a direct shear box test, the plane of shear failure is predetermined

Correct answer

A. Unconfined compression test can be carried out on all types of soils

Explanation

The correct answer is Unconfined compression test can be carried out on all types of soils.

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