Assessment of Total Evacuation Systems for Tall Buildings / by Enrico Ronchi, Daniel Nilsson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ronchi, Enrico, 1984- author.

Nilsson, Daniel, author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Computer Science (Springer-11645)

SpringerBriefs in fire 2193-6595

SpringerBriefs in Fire, 2193-6595

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil engineering.

Architecture.

Computer simulation.

Civil Engineering.

Architecture, general.

Simulation and Modeling.

Local Subjects:

Civil Engineering.

Architecture, general.

Simulation and Modeling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIII, 51 pages) : 32 illustrations, 24 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2014.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This SpringerBrief focuses on the use of egress models to assess the optimal strategy for total evacuation in high-rise buildings. It investigates occupant relocation and evacuation strategies involving the exit stairs, elevators, sky bridges and combinations thereof. Chapters review existing information on this topic and describe case study simulations of a multi-component exit strategy. This review provides the architectural design, regulatory and research communities with a thorough understanding of the current and emerging evacuation procedures and possible future options. A model case study simulates seven possible strategies for the total evacuation of two identical twin towers linked with two sky-bridges at different heights. The authors present the layout of the building and the available egress components including both vertical and horizontal egress components, namely stairs, occupant evacuation elevators (OEEs), service elevators, transfer floors and sky-bridges. The evacuation strategies employ a continuous spatial representation evacuation model (Pathfinder) and are cross-validated by a fine network model (STEPS). Assessment of Total Evacuation Systems for Tall Buildings is intended for practitioners as a tool for analyzing evacuation methods and efficient exit strategies. Researchers working in architecture and fire safety will also find the book valuable.

Contents:

Introduction

Method

Limitations

Model case study

Discussion

Future Research

Conclusion.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-1-4939-1074-8

9781493910748

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.