Study on the Vibration Effects of Brick–Concrete Structures Induced by Blasting in Open-Pit Mines

Ensuring the dynamic safety of buildings near open-pit mines during blasting is a critical concern for the normal conduct of mining operations. This study investigates the effects of blasting vibrations on brick–concrete structures by using deep-hole blasting tests conducted at the mine site, employing blasting vibration monitoring and numerical simulation techniques. The peak particle velocity and energy distribution characteristics of blasting waves in structural columns and brick walls were analyzed. Furthermore, a three-dimensional numerical model was developed to analyze the response characteristics of buildings to blasting vibrations. Considering the impact of a building’s natural frequency on blasting vibrations, harmonic response was utilized to identify the natural frequencies of different components. The relationship between these frequencies and a building’s natural frequency is discussed. Dangerous frequencies and components were identified. The findings of this study can serve as a theoretical foundation for understanding the damage mechanisms of buildings under blasting waves and for controlling the impact of blasting vibration effects.