The direct shear test suffers from the following disadvantage: . Options: A . &nbspDrain condition cannot be controlled B . &nbspPore water pressure cannot be measured C . &nbspShear stress on the failure plane is not uniform D . &nbspThe area under the shear and vertical loads does not remain constant throughout the test E . &nbspAll the above.

The direct shear test

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The direct shear test suffers from the following disadvantage:.

Options:

A . Drain condition cannot be controlled

B . Pore water pressure cannot be measured

C . Shear stress on the failure plane is not uniform

D . The area under the shear and vertical loads does not remain constant throughout the test

E . All the above.

Answer: Option C

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