Question

A major difference between the direct shear test and tri axial shear test is _____________

(a) Control on the drainage level

(b) Stress condition

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in a national level competition.

This intriguing question originated from Direct Shear Test topic in division Shear Strength of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Control on the drainage level

The explanation: As compared to the tri axial system, there is a little control on the drainage of soil in the direct shear test.