Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.17794/rgn.2022.2.6
DEVELOPMENT OF A 3D NUMERICAL MODEL FOR SIMULATING A BLAST WAVE PROPAGATION SYSTEM CONSIDERING THE POSITION OF THE BLASTING HOLE AND IN-SITU DISCONTINUITIES
Mojtaba Yari
; Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Malayer University, Malayer, Iran
Daniyal Ghadyani
; Fannavaran Vira Pasargad Co, Tehran, Iran
Saeed Jamali
; Sazbon Pajouh Consulting Engineer Co, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Blasting operations are one of the most important parts of geotechnical and mining projects. Most rocks naturally have a series of discontinuities that significantly affect their responses to blast waves. In this paper, the propagation of a blast wave in one intact rock and four rocks with different joint conditions are simulated by a 3-dimensional distinct element code. The results showed that the joint in the model acted as a wave barrier and passed part of the waves, absorbed a portion, and reflected the remaining part into the model. In other words, a discontinuity reduces the energy of the wave and causes more wave attenuation. In addition, a shorter distance between the joint and the hole causes slower wave propagation and greater damping. Moreover, the results showed that the smaller the angle between the discontinuity and axis of the blast holes, the more stress occurs in the rock bench.
Keywords
blasting wave; 3D numerical analysis; jointed rock; distinct element method
Hrčak ID:
273877
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Publication date:
15.3.2022.
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