Essays about: "crowd evacuation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words crowd evacuation.
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1. Moving in the dark : Mathematics of complex pedestrian flows
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)Abstract : The field of mathematical modelling for pedestrian dynamics has attracted significant scientific attention, with various models proposed from perspectives such as kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, game theory and partial differential equations. Often such investigations are seen as being a part of a new branch of study in the domain of applied physics, called sociophysics. READ MORE
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2. THE USE OF ELEVATORS FOR EVACUATION IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : This study focuses on the human factors associated with elevator use during evacuation in residential buildings. An online survey is conducted to explore seven factors that may influence people’s choice of elevators in China and the United Kingdom, including floor height, waiting time for elevators, crowd density in front of elevators, mobility limitations, instructions, fire location concerning people’s current location, and information about reliability of elevators during evacuation. READ MORE
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3. Evaluating impact of table layout in classroom evacuation with crowd simulation
University essay from KTH/DatavetenskapAbstract : With the rise of hazardous events in classroom and school settings, the need for efficient and safe evacuation planning has never been more vital. Relying on intuition to draw conclusions, while often well intended, can do more harm than good. READ MORE
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4. Investigating Evacuation Factors on the KTH Computer Science Chapter Hall using 3D Cellular Automata
University essay from KTH/DatavetenskapAbstract : Aspects regarding safety is always a concern when designing buildings, especially in times of emergencies. Thus, evacuations of said buildings are of paramount importance. READ MORE
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5. Mescape - A probabilistic mesoscopic model for fire evacuation in large gatherings
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : This study presents a mesoscopic model that predicts pedestrian evacuation in large gatherings with probabilistic methods. The model is based on a coarse network representation of buildings, where occupants are treated at a different scale according to their location. READ MORE