Research Article

Load-Bearing Characteristics of Large-Diameter Rock-Socketed Piles Based on Ultimate Load Tests

Table 2

Geophysical and mechanical parameters of soil layers.

Layer numberSoil typeSoil thickness (m)Compression modulus (MPa)Internal friction angle (°)Cohesion (kPa)Characteristic value of bearing capacity (kPa)

Miscellaneous fill0.6∼7.59.065
Silty clay2.7∼19.57.014.534.0190
Strongly weathered limestone0.7∼7.821.045.0700
Moderately weathered limestoneNot through37.054.02100