[Solved] In the triaxial compression test, the application of additional axial stress (i.e. deviator stress) on the soil specimen produces shear stress on

Q.	In the triaxial compression test, the application of additional axial stress (i.e. deviator stress) on the soil specimen produces shear stress on
A.	Horizontal plane only
B.	Vertical plane only
C.	Both horizontal and vertical planes
D.	All planes except horizontal and vertical planes
Answer» D. All planes except horizontal and vertical planes

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