The following tests are used to measure the shear strength of the soil

Direct shear test

Triaxial compression test

Unconfined compression test

Vane shear test

Depending upon the drainage conditions, there are three types of tests

Unconsolidated-Undrained condition

Consolidated – Undrained condition

Consolidated-Drained condition

DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Apparatus
The test is conducted in a soil specimen in a shear box which is split in to two [...]