Gwynne, Steve, Kuligowski, Erica, Kinsey, Michael and Hulse, Lynn ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5582-3520 (2016) Modelling and influencing human behaviour in fire. Fire and Materials, 41 (5). pp. 412-430. ISSN 0308-0501 (Print), 1099-1018 (Online) (doi:10.1002/fam.2391)

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to present a conceptual model of human behaviour in fire and its impact on egress modelling, life safety analyses and evacuation procedures. This model is based on a theoretical framework of individual decision-making and response to emergencies. From this foundation, the conceptual model is populated with behavioural statements or mini-theories distilled from articles and authoritative reports describing emergency incidents, observations from within the field of evacuation analysis and studies of human behaviour in fire and other emergencies. The conceptual model is intended to guide the egress tool developer, user and practitioner to better account for human behaviour in their respective roles. It is contended that a more credible representation of the evacuee response, that incorporates the behavioural statements described, provides both theoretical and practical advantages.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	egress tool; model of evacuee behaviour; decision-making; simulation; fire
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD61 Risk Management Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > Centre for Numerical Modelling & Process Analysis (CNMPA) Faculty of Engineering & Science > Centre for Numerical Modelling & Process Analysis (CNMPA) > Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG) Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences (CMS)
Last Modified:	08 Mar 2023 10:09
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/38768

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