Vibration velocity control of compound wedge-shaped excavation blasting in tunnels under complex environments

This paper explores the optimization of cutout schemes in tunnel excavation and blasting by introducing an improved segmented wedge-shaped blasting method, validated through both numerical simulations and field tests. The numerical simulations use the ANSYS/LS-DYNA fluid-solid coupling algorithm to analyze the damage effects, effective stress distribution, and vibration characteristics of surrounding rock for both the Conventional wedge cut and the segmented wedge cut methods. The results show that segmented wedge cutting significantly enhances the utilization rate of blast holes, reduces the formation of large gravel fragments, and effectively mitigates surrounding rock vibration velocities. In comparison to the Conventional method, the optimized undercut scheme not only increases blasting efficiency but also greatly enhances the rock fragmentation in the undercut area, thereby ensuring tunnel construction safety. The field test results validate the accuracy of the numerical simulations and show that the enhanced scheme holds significant potential for practical application in real-world projects.