Software
Rocket Software
State-of-the-art rock socket design software
Rocket uses a state-of-the-art approach to designing rocket sockets and drilled shafts from weak to strong rocks. Rocket was developed by Dr. Seidel based on a laboratory program and analytical studies for his doctoral research.
The analysis features
a theoretical analysis based on a micro-mechanical approach to load transfer at a rough concrete-rock interface
based only fundamental rock strength and deformation parameters socket roughness data and known stress conditions
a computed t-z response between each section of pile and the adjacent rock (up to 15 rock layers are allowed)
a base resistance which can be specified as either elasto-plastic or hyperbolic with limiting end bearing
elastic deformation of the pile shaft and the rock surrounding the pile socket
The major feature which distinguishes Rocket from other pile socket resistance evaluation methods is that it is not empirically based.
Rocket Manual
Iconic buildings of Melbourne supported on drilled shafts designed using Rocket by Golder Associates
Eureka Tower (301m) Freshwater Place (205m) Crown Tower (142m)