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More Thoughts on Defaults

Published

Author(s)

Steve M. Gwynne, Erica D. Kuligowski, Michael Spearpoint

Abstract

In this paper, the use of default values in egress models is explored and specific values are proposed to combat issues of model misuse. The authors suggest that defaults should represent the most credibly conservative estimates available for core egress components represented within the model.
Conference Dates
September 18-21, 2012
Conference Location
Cambridge, UK
Conference Title
2012 Human Behaviour in Fire Symposium
Pub Type
Conferences

Keywords

egress, egress modeling, model defaults, human behavior in fire, performance-based design
Fire and Buildings and Construction

Citation

Gwynne, S. , Kuligowski, E. and Spearpoint, M. (2012), More Thoughts on Defaults, 2012 Human Behaviour in Fire Symposium, Cambridge, UK (Accessed May 11, 2025)

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Created September 17, 2012, Updated October 12, 2021