Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs

2013
ISBN: 978-1-4614-3972-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 70 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 143 g

Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Fire

The Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs closely examines forty-three unique case studies on movement patterns down stairwells. These studies include observations made during evacuation drills, others made during normal usage, interviews with people after fire evacuations, recommendations made from compiled studies, and detailed results from laboratory studies. The methodology used in each study for calculating density and movement speed, when known, are also presented, and this book identifies an additional seventeen variables linked to altering movement speeds.

The Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs is intended for researchers as a reference guide for evaluating pedestrian evacuation dynamics down stairwells. Practitioners working in a related field may also find this book invaluable.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Milke, James A.

Hoskins, Bryan L.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Öffentliches Recht Verwaltungsrecht Verwaltungspraxis Feuerwehr, Rettungsdienst, Katastrophen- und Zivilschutz
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Feuerwehrtechnik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Soziophysik, Wirtschaftsphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Study Types.- Measurement Methods.- Additional Variables.- Summary.- Appendix A: Details of Previous Studies.