Evaluating probable risk of evacuees in institutional buildings

Fire safety of institutional buildings is examined from the perspective of the risk of evacuees, who would be unable to escape from an unprotected space through the designated exits in the period of time allowed. In this study, the evacuees’ flow rates at an exit and the walking speeds of 44 college students were measured experimentally under normal and emergency walking conditions. A comprehensive survey on the transient occupant loads of 134 classrooms at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University was conducted. The probable risk of evacuees in the institutional buildings was then evaluated for certain exit dimensions with the door carrying capacity, with considerations of the uncertainties of the probable occupant loads and the specific flow rates at the exit. The result would be useful in the risk assessment for safe egress design of institutional buildings.     

开放型公共场所应急疏散标识优化设计方法研究

为优化设计开放型公共场所的应急疏散标识,根据最短疏散时间、出口匹配原则建立两步优化模型,利用计算机仿真技术及数学优化模型,对开放型公共场所的疏散方案进行优化,合理分配各出口的疏散人数,对区域进行划分并设置相应的疏散标识。以某广场为例,运用上述方法进行疏散标识的优化设计,验证了该方法的可行性和适用性。优化结果表明,各出口的疏散人数分别调整至为282、143、152和424人后,疏散时间较初始状态降低了45.3%。该优化设计方法不仅可为开放型公共场所应急疏散标识的设置提供支持,还可为其他场所制定疏散方案、设置疏散指引标识提供参考。     

火灾场景下民机客舱人员疏散仿真及优化

为研究民机撞地后燃油泄漏引发的火灾对客舱人员疏散的影响,采用PyroSim建立B737-800客舱火灾模型,综合分析客舱烟气蔓延、温度、CO浓度和能见度的变化,得到CO浓度直接影响各出口的可用安全疏散时间;用CabinEvacu仿真工具设置3种人员疏散方案,得到ASET约束下各出口的疏散人数;考虑客舱乘务在民机紧急事件下的引导作用,提出CabinEvacu的优化模型。研究结果表明:仿真结果有效提升客舱的疏散人数和出口逃生率,但依旧无法确保人员的全部撤离。该研究结果可为火灾场景下民机客舱人员疏散提供参考依据。     

公路隧道火灾发生位置与人群疏散通道仿真研究

利用EXODUS建立隧道的仿真场景,确定疏散人群仿真参数,并将出口工效OPS作为评价疏散效率的指标,分析不同火灾发生位置对疏散时间的影响。采用K-means算法分别对火灾发生位置和人群疏散通道位置进行聚类,并建立基于两者影响下的出口工效模型,通过对该模型求偏导,得出隧道火灾发生位置和人群疏散通道选择之间的关系。研究结果表明:火灾发生位置越接近人行横通道,疏散时间波动越大,人行横通道和隧道入口的疏散时间随人群疏散区域分界线变化,当火灾发生距人行横通道20~110 m时,变化明显,当距140~350 m时,变化平稳;出口工效OPS总体呈现不稳定的阶梯状变化趋势;火灾发生位置和人群疏散通道的最优位置呈线性递减关系。研究结果可应用于隧道应急指挥中心管理人员制定有效疏散路径和采取诱导分流人群措施。     

考虑人群拥堵的疏散出口选择行为研究及建模

出口选择是疏散过程中最重要和复杂的决策行为之一,受到空间结构、人群分布和行人认知等多方面因素的影响,为了使疏散仿真能够合理地模拟出行人的寻路和逃生过程,提出了考虑人群拥堵的出口选择模型。该模型基于多元Logit离散选择模型,考虑到影响个体疏散时间的因素以及对不同出口类型的偏好。研究发现个体的疏散时间随着拥堵人群位置的不同而有所差异,从而以决策者而不是出口的角度定义了一个计数区域来估计影响决策者排队时间的人数。并且研究出口重新选择的触发条件和程序。将出口选择模型和程序引入BuildingEXODUS软件进行疏散仿真,通过对比显示,仿真结果更符合真实情况,特别是在具有障碍物和人群分布不均匀的场景中更显优势。     

System dynamics research of non-adaptive evacuation psychology in toxic gas leakage emergencies of chemical park

Chemical industry park plays an important role in optimizing the allocation of resources, but an emergency may make a great deal of personnel casualty and property loss. Many casualties are not the result of accidents but are caused by extreme behavior because of the non-adaptive psychology of the evacuees. Panic is one of the non-adaptive psychological behaviors during an evacuation, which is influenced by a variety of factors. Based on the consideration of the disaster environment and the evolution of crowd emotion, a system dynamics model of panic spread is established by using Anylogic software, and simulation experiments are carried out for different disaster severity, visibility, and groups. The results show that the number of people with severe panic increase when visibility decreases or disaster diffuses. Besides, the appropriate proportion of groups can effectively reduce the cooling time of crowd and ease the fears. However, continue to increase the number of groups has no significant effect on the panic control. This work can provide some reasonable guidance for regional emergency evacuation in chemical park.     

The development of a movement-density relationship for people going on four in evacuation

Occupant movement in evacuation models has been simulated and predicted based on a number of variables, including crowd density. This study investigates the relationship between crowd density and occupant crawling movement, as a physical response to environmental conditions in fire. It is an attempt to generate the fundamental speed-density relationship that has been developed for walking movement. This is conducted by examining the impact of population size and exit access width on crowd walking and crawling speeds on a flat surface. The findings of the study suggest that exit access width has a significant impact, whereas occupant configuration (population size) plays less of a factor. The results further demonstrate that there is a significant difference in the crawling speed given the exit access width available, due to the secondary effect of crowd density. The relationship between crowd crawling speed and density is best represented by a quadratic regression model. The study concludes with the need to continuously develop new predictive movement methods, or enhance existing ones in order to cope with the level of detail required to ensure occupant safety and model complexity.     

基于遗传算法和场域模型的多障碍物房间人员疏散研究*

为提高多障碍物房间的人员疏散效率,利用场域元胞自动机模型并融合经典遗传算法,对2出口和4出口的多障碍物房间进行布局优化和疏散仿真研究。研究结果表明:利用遗传算法可快速寻找最优座椅布局,连排座椅设置在远离出口侧可有效减轻行人疏散时的拥堵程度;经过遗传算法优化后的座椅布局可协调疏散人群到达出口的时间,从而缓解出口通行压力,提高整体疏散效率,保障行人在大型多障碍物房间内的疏散安全。     

行李箱携带人群汇流过程的基本图实验研究

行李箱携带者作为公共交通枢纽一种典型的人员类型,研究其对人群运动特征的影响对于公共设施的优化具有重要意义。开展了行李箱携带人群在六种汇流角度下的紧急疏散实验,比较了不同汇流角度对行人运动速度及疏散效率的影响,获取了不同汇流角度和不同测量区域的运动基本图。结果表明：1)在实验设置下,比较不同汇流角度?(出口宽度d=3.00 m)发现,?越小(30°),人群运动速度最大(1.86 m/s)、累计疏散时间最短。随着汇流角度的增大,人群运动速度呈现降低趋势(?=180°时,人群运动速度最小(1.40 m/s)、累计疏散时间最长)。表明汇流角度小的设施,有利于提高行人疏散效率;2)比较不同测量区域的基本图(汇流角度一定)发现,汇流交汇处的人群密度分布要小于离交汇处较远的测量区域;3)比较不同汇流角度的基本图(测量区域一定)发现,汇流交汇处的行人密度与流量主要分布在1.34 m^-2～2.15 m^-2与2.00 (m·s)^-1～3.50 (m·s)^-1之间。并且,在实验观测的密度范围内,行人流量随着人群密度的增加...     

基于可编辑VR实验平台的突发事件下跟随效应研究

建立了可编辑VR疏散动力学实验平台,并招募100名大学生开展地铁车厢内的虚拟实验,探究突发事件下的跟随效应。每次实验有一名实验人员和20名虚拟乘客(NPC)参与,共设置5个场景探究不同比例的运动NPC对参与者预动作行为和运动行为的影响。通过分析问卷、预动作时间、出门选择、运动距离等数据,发现在实验中存在跟随等待人群和跟随运动人群两种跟随效应,而人群的运动是更为强烈的信息,当等待和运动NPC占比从0%提升至50%,等待和运动参与者占比分别提高10%和60%。因此,在突发事件场景中,应及时对局部人群施加有效的同向引导,以提升整体疏散效率。     

出口位置对恐慌条件下小白鼠逃生效率的影响

通过燃烧的香所产生的烟气驱动小白鼠在恐慌条件下逃生,研究了群集效应下出口位置对恐慌疏散效率的影响。试验采用90只雌性小白鼠。出口宽2 cm,设置位于中间、靠近边界一侧、距离边界一侧2 cm、距离边界一侧10 cm和距离边界一侧20 cm 5种工况。每种工况试验前,首先对小白鼠进行逃生训练,使其熟悉出口位置。然后对每种工况进行若干次试验,分别记录每只小白鼠通过出口的时间。结果表明,出口位置对恐慌条件下的疏散效率有明显影响,边界出口效率明显高于中间出口,最优的出口位置是距离边界一侧2 cm处。     

考虑熟悉度与恐慌效应的人群引导疏散仿真算法研究*

为研究紧急情况下人群疏散行为特点,结合势场理论和多出口选择模型,建立考虑引导、熟悉度和恐慌效应的PFT-LMES人群疏散算法。通过搭建有障碍和无障碍2种室内场景,研究不同环境熟悉度以及行人密度下引导作用对人群疏散效果的影响。研究结果表明:引导作用能够提高疏散效率,平衡各出口利用率,引导效果随行人密度增加更加显著;总体疏散时间随引导强度的提高表现为先减小后增大;当接受引导的人数占总数的42%时,2出口各自选择人数与出口通行能力比例基本一致,引导效果达到最优;相对于环境熟悉度较高的人群,不熟悉环境行人的引导效果更为显著。研究结果可为大型场所的紧急高效疏散提供参考。     

人群分区疏散优化算法研究

在疏散过程中,出口利用不均现象时有发生,距离最短路径并不一定是最快的路径。提出了大规模人群分区疏散优化算法,该算法以疏散时间最短为目标,综合考虑了人群分布、出口位置、出口宽度等因素,通过迭代计算,求解每个行人的最优出口选择,从而得到优化疏散分区结果。以具有多个出口的某大型步行商业街区疏散为例,利用经典的无后退有偏随机行走模型进行模拟计算,对是否采用优化分区的疏散时间进行了比较分析。结果表明:采用优化分区疏散时,部分人员放弃路径最短的疏散出口,而被导向选择宽度较宽和附近人员密度较低的出口,从而提高整体疏散效率。该算法解决了以距离最短为目标的疏散分区方式导致的出口利用不均和不充分的现象,有效提高了疏散效率,对于区域分区疏散策略的制定具有一定指导意义。     

基于模糊规则和BFS算法的行人疏散模型研究*

为建立更加真实的行人疏散模型,基于模糊规则和广度优先搜索（BFS）算法,利用元胞自动机,提出1种优化的行人疏散模型。引入动态模糊速度规则,建立移动速度与周边环境的模糊对应关系,从而模拟行人在不同环境下的运动速度;通过设定危险度规则,使用基于双端队列的BFS算法快速计算每个格子距离安全出口的“静态危险度”,并与出口处人群密度的“动态危险度”耦合,使元胞自发地向“总危险度”更低的方向移动;结合动态速度规则建立1种基于排队理论的出口疏散机制。结果表明:所建模型能够再现行人流自组织现象,真实地反应行人不同的移动方式以及疏散的具体过程;模型考虑了出口排队疏散机制对疏散时间的影响,使疏散效率得到提高,为行人疏散模型的建立以及公共场所的设施布局等应急疏散预案提供有效参考。     

安全疏散中人群拥挤踩踏现象的理论和模拟分析

为研究出口宽度对人群拥挤踩踏事故发生的影响程度,以某礼堂为例,建立基于排队论的安全疏散模型,理论分析并数值模拟了出口宽度为2m和4m对人员疏散的影响。研究表明,在发生火灾进行人员安全疏散过程中,当平均服务率大于等于平均到达率时,人群疏散有序,疏散效率较高;然而当平均服务率小于平均到达率时,使得人流不畅,出口过于拥堵。并且理论计算和数值模拟获得的选取适当出口宽度结果一致。对于大型场馆的出口设计具有一定的参考价值。     

紧急疏散路径选择行为的实验研究

通过可控的人群疏散实验来分析紧急情况下的人群疏散规律。实验选取了建筑物出口位置、出口宽度设置作为实验变量开展。主要关注的参数有疏散时间和疏散速度。疏散人群在实验中自行选择认为最合适的路线。实验结果指出,在紧急情况下出口的距离和宽度共同影响了疏散的整体效率和疏散过程中的拥挤程度。女性的疏散行为值得关注,并且行人在疏散过程中,是分阶段决策疏散路径的,在仿真模型中可通过局部路径规划算法实现。疏散场景的布局对疏散效率的提高有较大影响,单纯增加局部出口的宽度以及缩短疏散路径对于提高整体疏散效率帮助不大。本研究成果对疏散模型的改进以及建筑设计有一定的指导意义。     

基于群集动力学模型的密集场所人群疏散问题研究

密集场所人群疏散问题直接关系到大型公共场所的安全保障能力.应用群集动力学理论方法,在密集人群群体流动过程和个体流动过程分析的基础上,对已有的人群疏散数学模型进行改造,使之更加符合实际意义.以实际人群密集场所为例,进行数值仿真,寻求一定人流密度和疏散时间约束下的最佳疏散通道宽度以及关于开放疏散出口数量的最佳疏散策略,以达到最佳的疏散效果.为有效解决应急环境下密集场所人群疏散问题提供了理论依据,可用于指导密集场所建筑物的结构设计改进,以及疏散过程中的调度管理优化等.     

Computer and fluid modelling of evacuation

One of the most important areas in the field of “Life Safety” is the escape movement of individuals in emergency situations It is not yet possible to accurately model very complex psychological reactions, such as panic and confusion, but many parameters can be simulated, especially in the case of crowd movement. These basic parameters include speed fluctuations; crowd flow behaviour, travel distances and overall evacuation time, based upon certain assumptions. The evacuation characteristics of a building can be assessed in different ways. The statutory regulations (BSI, 1983) use general rules based upon the maximum crowd flow rates through specific exit route widths. These figures are based upon data produced in the 1950s (Hankin and Wright, 1958) that were intended primarily for application in building plans with fairly regular room/corridor plan configurations. This paper discusses two techniques for assessing crowd movement: fluid modelling and computer simulation. The fluid modelling is intended to provide a greater degree of understanding about the mechanism of crowd flow. The computer model SIMULEX combines spatial analysis with the escape movement of large numbers of individuals in a building, and is intended for eventual use as a design tool.     

基于Pathfinder的高校教学楼出口人员疏散仿真研究

针对高校教学楼出口人员疏散问题,基于现场观测数据,运用Pathfinder2015软 件平台设置建筑物和人员运动参数,对某高校教学楼进行人员疏散模拟仿真。通过设计 调整教室排课疏散场景,仿真不同场景下各楼梯出口的疏散时间、累计疏散人数和平均 人流量变化情况,利用Origin9.1数据图形可视化对比分析教室排课调整使用前后教学 楼的人员疏散情况。结果表明:充分利用低楼层教室排课,适当将人数较多班级分散安 排至靠近楼梯出口教室,疏散时间从609.3 s缩短至591.6 s;5楼可疏散人数由410人减 至187人,且部分楼层楼梯出口人群分布均匀;4、5楼楼梯出口平均人流量降低且小于1 人/s。因此高校应该对各班级合理安排课程,适当控制学生人数,调整教学楼的人群分 布,提高低楼层教室使用率,且充分利用各楼梯出口,缩短较高楼层人员疏散时间,提 高疏散效率。     

Implementing real-time grouping for fast egress in emergency

Mass events such as the Olympic games or popular entertainment gathering often attract hundreds of thousands of people. If an abrupt event (e.g., fire, bomb threat) prompts people to rush to exits, stampedes may occur, creating secondary damages. Thus quickly dispersing crowd population to safe places in the least time while managing to avoid congestion and/or stampede is an important task with the occurrence of such events. This study presents an optimal evacuation model to meet this goal. By identifying some key themes that contribute to crowd disasters, the model implements a real-time concurrent grouping to ensure at-risk people are guided to safe places in the least time. The underlying rationale of the strategy is to advocate that competition should be replaced with coherence, and people should coordinate and collaborate to move out in an orderly way through scientifically using multiple routes. In doing so, each person receives an equal opportunity to exit the incident site, and the general effectiveness of performing an evacuation is achieved to an optimal level.To verify the proposed method, we conduct a simulation in which we compare our method with two benchmark cases: random self-evacuation and herding behavior. The results demonstrate that the proposed strategy can rescue people at risk much faster and more safely than two benchmark cases. We implement the proposed model through a web-based wireless decision support system, which provides a useful tool to both first responders and people affected for time-based crowd management in response to an ongoing crowd incident.