On the Use and Interpretation of In Situ Load Tests in Weak Rock Masses

Sockets are often constructed into weak rock mass to improve their axial response to applied compressive or tensile loads. This paper first establishes two separate load test databases for the side and base resistances in in situ socket load tests in weak rocks. The databases include the rock socket geometry, rock socket load–displacement response and the rock mass properties. The paper then reviews the available models for the prediction of (i)...