In this paper

a large number of tests are made for studying the model test technique of socketed piles in soft rock

consisting of methods measuring peoperties of model materials

preparing model piles and pressure cells

forming different roughness of model pile

measuring initial lateral pressure

and testing of different types of model piles. According to the regularity and the comparison of the test results

the test method is feasible

from which the behavior of socketed piles in soft rock can be further understood.