Applying Numerical Simulation for Emergency Evacuation in Architectural Engineering

Abstract:

This study applies numerical simulation for emergency evacuation in architectural engineering. The study considered a series of models for simulating emergency evacuation in architectural engineering. The results showed that the time of emergency evacuation relates to maximum velocity and crowd density through horizontal open space, and relates to vertical gradient under vertical evacuation. It was concluded that the risk of emergency response for architectural engineering connected with evacuating capability of builders and circumstance of building site.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 174-177)
• Pages: 3420-3423
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.174-177.3420
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Xiao Chun Zhang, Chun Ma, Wei Ping Chen, Shui Fen Zhan
• Keywords: Architectural Engineering, Building Safety, Emergency Evacuation, Numerical Simulation, Safety Management

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