This report presents results of an evaluation study on the applicability of current design procedures (based on p-y curves) to the analysis of large-diameter shafts socketed in rock, and the identifi- cation of enhanced moment transfer mechanisms not considered in current design methodologies. For this purpose simplified models, and possible three-dimensional (3D) finite-element method (FEM) models are studied to shed some light on the response of drilled shafts socketed in rock. A parametric study using p-y and considering a wide range of rock properties and rock-socket depths, different criteria to define the soil and rock p-y curves, different beam theories, and different interface frictional resistances are presented and compared with 3D FEM simulations. A new element is discussed to account for the shaft toe and underlain rock interaction, which could provide benefit to reduce shear demands when the socket is shallow.
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