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Select the incorrect statement.

A. In a direct shear box test, the plane of shear failure is predetermined

B. Better control is achieved on the drainage of the soil in a tri-axial compression test

C. Stress distribution on the failure plane in the case of tri-axial compression test is uniform

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

Answer: Option D


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