Effective strategies of collective evacuation from an enclosed space

Zhi-Gang Shao and Yan-Yan Yang

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2015, vol. 427, issue C, 34-39

Abstract: On the basis of fundamental principles of the Vicsek model and the leader–follower model, we develop an extended evacuation model of self-propelled particles system considering movable exits, and then propose effective strategies of self-organization evacuating from an enclosed space. It is found that placing exits in the corner is an effective strategy for evacuation via simulations. Furthermore, increasing the intensity of exit sign takes only effect in some extent. In addition, multi exits will make the evacuation more slowly. In general, one corner exit is the best choice for collective evacuation. Our results provide new insights into designing a safe passage in some enclosed places, such as the cinema and conference halls.

Keywords: Evacuation; Self-propelled particles; Collective motion; Emergency exit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2015.01.080

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