Finite element analysis for blasting law of jointed rock mass

On the basis of Mises strength theory,rock models are built including vertical,horizontal and diagonal joints to simulate jointed rock mass under blasting load by using FEM. The dynamic procedures of jointed rock mass under blasting are quantified and the effective stress-time curves of typical elements are compared to analyze the barrier of joints to the stress wave. The blasting law was studied according to the process of computer simulation and the effect of blasting,and some suggestions were given for solving the problems of overbreak and underbreak.