Select the incorrect statement ?

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

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

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

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

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