undrained test

consolidated drained test

drained test

consolidated undrained test

0.5 N/mm2 and 30°

0.05 N/mm2 and 0°

0.2 N/mm2 and 0°

0.05 N/mm2 and 45°

cohesion

angle of internal friction

angle of repose

none of the above

90°

45°

22.5°

0°

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

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

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

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