Socket Length in Pile Foundations Formulas

Socket Length is the depth or length of a borehole or excavation in which a foundation element, such as a pile or a drilled shaft, is embedded or seated. And is denoted by L_s. Socket Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Socket Length is always negative.

Formulas to find Socket Length in Pile Foundations

fxSocket Length given Allowable Design Load on Rock SocketGo

Pile Foundations formulas that make use of Socket Length

fxAllowable Design Load on Rock SocketGo

fxAllowable Concrete-Rock Bond Stress given Allowable Design LoadGo

fxAllowable Bearing Pressure on Rock given Allowable Design LoadGo

List of variables in Pile Foundations formulas

fx Allowable Design Load on Rock Socket Go

fx Socket Diameter Go

fx Allowable Bearing Pressure on Rock Go

fx Allowable Concrete-Rock Bond Stress Go

FAQ

What is the Socket Length?

Socket Length is the depth or length of a borehole or excavation in which a foundation element, such as a pile or a drilled shaft, is embedded or seated. Socket Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Socket Length is always negative.

Can the Socket Length be negative?

Yes, the Socket Length, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Socket Length?

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

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