What test measures the shear strength parameters of soil under controlled drainage?
A. Direct shear test
B. Unconfined compression test
C. Triaxial test
D. Vane shear test
E. 3
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The triaxial test is the most versatile and accurate test for determining shear strength under different drainage and stress conditions.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Properties Of Rocks And Soils
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