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In collaboration with Arup and the NFPA, time data from five evacuation drills will be used to test two egress models, EXIT 89 and STEPS. This project is aimed at a better understanding of the uncertainty and limitations of egress models and improving the predictive capabilities of such models.
Publications
Uncertainty in egress models and data: investigation of dominant parameters and extent of their impact on predicted outcomes - initial findings
Lord, J. Moore, A. Meacham, B. Fahy, R.F. Proulx, R.
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Performance-Based Codes and Fire Safety Design Methods (Luxembourg, 2004-10-06)
pp. 342-353. 2004-10-01
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Investigation of uncertainty in egress models and data
Meacham, B. Lord, J. Moore, A. Fahy, R.F. Proulx, G. Notarianni, K.
Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Human Behaviour in Fire (Belfast, UK, 2004-09-01)
pp. 419-428. 2004-09-01
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