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The Use of Queuing Networks in the Evaluation of Egress from Buildings

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  • J MacGregor Smith
  • D Towsley

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Egress problems within buildings are evaluated with the theory and computational methods of analytical queuing network models. Floor layouts of buildings are modeled as hierarchical queuing networks. Overall exit times are estimated together with variation in occupant exit times during the evacuation. Additionally, the effects of blocking and congestion in the exits and corridors are examined.

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  • J MacGregor Smith & D Towsley, 1981. "The Use of Queuing Networks in the Evaluation of Egress from Buildings," Environment and Planning B, , vol. 8(2), pages 125-139, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirb:v:8:y:1981:i:2:p:125-139
    DOI: 10.1068/b080125
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    1. P. Daniel Wright & Matthew J. Liberatore & Robert L. Nydick, 2006. "A Survey of Operations Research Models and Applications in Homeland Security," Interfaces, INFORMS, vol. 36(6), pages 514-529, December.
    2. Pursals, Salvador Casadesús & Garzón, Federico Garriga, 2009. "Optimal building evacuation time considering evacuation routes," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 192(2), pages 692-699, January.
    3. Bakuli, David L. & MacGregor Smith, J., 1996. "Resource allocation in state-dependent emergency evacuation networks," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 89(3), pages 543-555, March.

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