Socket Diameter in Pile Foundations Formulas

Socket Diameter is the diameter of the cavity or hole created in the ground or rock into which a pile or foundation element is inserted or placed. And is denoted by d_s. Socket Diameter is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Socket Diameter is always positive.

Pile Foundations formulas that make use of Socket Diameter

fxAllowable Design Load on Rock SocketGo

fxSocket Length given Allowable Design Load on Rock SocketGo

fxAllowable Concrete-Rock Bond Stress given Allowable Design LoadGo

fxAllowable Bearing Pressure on Rock given Allowable Design LoadGo

FAQ

What is the Socket Diameter?

Socket Diameter is the diameter of the cavity or hole created in the ground or rock into which a pile or foundation element is inserted or placed. Socket Diameter is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Socket Diameter is always positive.

Can the Socket Diameter be negative?

No, the Socket Diameter, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Socket Diameter?

Socket Diameter is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Socket Diameter can be measured.

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