SUMMARY Signage systems play an important role in aiding occupants during both circulation and evacuation. Despite the fact that signage are component building wayfinding systems, there is a lack of relevant data regarding how perceive, interpret use information conveyed by emergency signage. The effectiveness therefore difficult to assess. In this paper, we address issue through experimentation. experiment involved measuring impact system on population 68 test subjects who were instructed...

Summary Rapid evacuation from large buildings is challenging because of their complex layout making wayfinding difficult. While emergency signage widely used to aid wayfinding, recent research demonstrates that only 38% people perceive conventional exit signs. Furthermore, conveys single and passive information so cannot adapt changing conditions. The EU FP7 GETAWAY project addresses this problem through the development a unique innovative Intelligent Active Dynamic Signage System (IADSS),...

To prepare for large-scale emergencies and crisis affecting communities, authorities, emergency commanders use several types of training methods ranging from seminars to full-scale exercises. Within this continuum exercise types, tabletop exercises (TTXs) are habitually used familiarise participants with mitigation strategies, population management evacuation procedures conducted as a response natural or technological hazards. Commonly, TTXs paper-based, if computerised, basic electronic...

Two evacuation model validation data-sets collected as part of the EU FP7 project SAFEGUARD are presented. The data was from a RO-PAX ferry operated by ColorLine (RP1) and cruise ship Royal Caribbean (CS). trials were semi-unannounced assembly at sea involved some 1349 2500 passengers respectively. took place an unspecified time however, aware that on their voyage exercise would take place. consist passenger; response times, starting locations, end locations arrival times in stations. using...

In this paper results from an unannounced evacuation trial conducted within a library in Izmir Turkey are presented and discussed. This experimental is part of large international study investigating the impact culture on behavior. addition, framework to enable systematic analysis Response Phase behaviors applied data. The not only provides consistent method for describing behavior, but also classifying quantifying other than simply using overall response time. An empirical time model, based...

Abstract Computer based mathematical models describing the aircraft evacuation process have a vital role to play in design and development of safer aircraft, implementation more rigorous certification criteria, cabin crew training post-mortem accident investigation. As risk personal injury costs involved performing large-scale experiments for next generation ultra high capacity (UHCA) are expected be high, use these modelling tools may become essential if prove viable reality. This paper...

In this article, the buildingEXODUS (V1.1) evacuation model is described and discussed attempts at qualitative quantitative validation are presented. The data set used for Tsukuba pavilion data. This of particular interest as was influenced by external conditions, namely inclement weather. As part exercise, sensitivity predictions to a range variables conditions examined, including: exit flow capacity, occupant response times, impact on developing evacuation. found produce good agreement...

This paper describes the introduction of chained signage systems into evacuation simulation models. Signage are widely used in buildings to provide information for wayfinding, thereby providing exiting during emergencies and assisting navigation normal circulation pedestrians. Recently a system was developed introduce simple signs egress The system, known as Visibility Catchment Area or VCA, allowed simulated agents interact with which point directly an exit located above exit. However, this...

An evacuation model validation data-set collected as part of the EU FP7 project SAFEGUARD is presented. The data was from a cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International (CS). trial semi-unannounced assembly conducted at sea and involved some 2500 passengers. took place an unspecified time however, passengers were aware that on their voyage exercise would take place. consists passenger; response times, starting locations, end locations arrival times in stations. using novel...

Abstract How long would it take to evacuate a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft with around 1,000 passengers and crew? an external post-crash fire develop non-survivable conditions within the cabin of BWB aircraft? Is possible for all safely from subjected fire? These questions are explored in this paper through computer simulation. As part project NACRE, airEXODUS evacuation model was used explore issues associated investigate issues, CFD simulation software SMARTFIRE used. The simulations...

Given the importance of occupant behavior on evacuation efficiency, a new behavioral feature has been implemented into building EXODUS. This concerns response occupants to exit selection and re-direction, given that is queuing at an external exit. not simply pre-determined by user as part initialization process, but involves taking decisions based their previous experiences with enclosure information available them. occupant's prior knowledge line-of-sight concerning queues neighboring...

Abstract This paper examines the influence of exit separation, availability and seating configuration on aircraft evacuation efficiency time. The purpose this analysis is to explore how these parameters 60-foot separation requirement found in certification rules. makes use airEXODUS model based a typical wide-body cabin section involving two pairs Type-A exits located at either end with maximum permissible loading 220 passengers between exits. reveals that there complex relationship...