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Modeling crowd and trained leader behavior during building evacuation.

Nuria Pelechano¹, Norman I Badler

¹University of Pennsylvania, USA. npelecha@seas.upenn.edu

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Simulating complex building evacuations, this study explores how crowd behavior changes with shared knowledge and varied roles. Findings reveal improved safety strategies for emergency situations.

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Engineering

Background:

Evacuation dynamics in complex buildings are poorly understood.
Crowd behavior during emergencies is influenced by environmental factors and social interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To simulate and analyze crowd evacuation in complex buildings.
To investigate the impact of communication and role-playing on evacuation efficiency.

Main Methods:

Agent-based modeling was used to simulate crowd behavior.
Two scenarios were explored: knowledge sharing and role differentiation.

Main Results:

Communication of building route knowledge significantly improved evacuation times.
The presence of trained personnel and leaders enhanced crowd management and safety.

Conclusions:

Effective communication strategies and defined roles are crucial for optimizing building evacuations.
Simulations provide valuable insights for designing safer evacuation protocols in complex structures.