Abstract: The joints have a relatively important impact on the physical and mechanical properties of rock mass, but it is often difficult to fully characterize their spatial distribution in the process of field surveys. Therefore, the use of computer-aided methods to simulate the three-dimensional joints network of the rock mass is an effective supplement to the survey results. Based on the research results of predecessors, this paper develops a three-dimensional joints network simulation program of rock mass using Python and generates a three-dimensional joints network model based on the characteristics of a bridge foundation slope rock mass joints, which reflects the impact of Python programming software on rock mass suitability for civil engineering applications.

Key words: Jointed Rock Mass, Monte-Carlo Stimulation, 3D Joints Network Simulation, Python Application