- Author
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Filippidis, L.
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Galea, E. R.
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Gwynne, S.
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Lawrence, P. J.
- Title
- Representing the Influence of Signage on Evacuation Behavior Within an Evacuation Model.
- Coporate
- Greenwich Univ., London, England
- Journal
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Journal of Fire Protection Engineering,
Vol. 16,
No. 1,
37-72,
February 2006
- Keywords
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evacuation
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simulation
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visibility
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signage
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occupants
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scenarios
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human behavior
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methodology
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geometry
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evacuation time
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decision making
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exit signs
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response time
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algorithms
- Identifiers
- occupant interaction with signage systems; Visibility Catchment Area or VCA; incorporate the presence of physical obstructions and termination distance; buildingEXODUS; five interacting submodels: OCCUPANT, MOVEMENT, BEHAVIOR, TOXICITY, and HAZARD submodels; signage system and level of redirection; geometric characteristics of VCAs; termination of the VCA; detecting the sign; occupant behavior on detecting the sign; wayfinding abilities; normal circulation activities