Macroscopic Modeling of Pedestrian Flow Considering the Herd Behavior

Abstract:

This paper aims to mimic the herd behavior of pedestrian flow, i.e., the tendency towards majority when a congestion occurs, by macroscopic modeling approach. The macroscopic pedestrian simulation model is composed of a mass-conservation equation and a simple model to reflect behavioral characteristics of pedestrians based on a specific traffic situation. Numerical experiments are designed to show some preliminary results, e.g. the beneficial effect of herding on evacuation time in some situations.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 444-445)
• Pages: 906-911
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.444-445.906
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Yan Qun Jiang
• Keywords: Herd Behavior, Macroscopic Approach, Numerical Experiment, Pedestrian Flow

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