A Review of Building Evacuation Models - NIST Virtual Library

The exact method for applying both techniques was not expanded upon.
Output: Virtual reality simulation of the evacuation.
Use of fire data: VEGAS models fire effects, but it is unclear how the fire information is input
into the model (it seems that this information can be fed in from a CFD fire model).
Import CAD drawings: The user can import DXF files (obtained from CAD) directly into
VEGAS/VR environment.
Visualization capabilities: 3-D visualization is possible.
Validation studies: None found.
Special features:
Manual exit block/obstacles – Yes, the user can add obstructions to the building.
Fire conditions affect behavior Yes, fire conditions can be simulated but it is unclear how the
effects are input into the model.
Defining groups – Yes, group behavior is modeled.
Delays/pre-movement time – Yes, the assumption is that delays are incorporated in the individual
checks made (proximity check, health check) as well as the ability for the occupant to investigate
the situation before evacuating.
Toxicity of the occupants – Yes.
Route choice of the occupants/occupant distribution – User-defined.
Limitations: Some of the behavioral factors have not been calibrated with real life data.
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