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.