Fire evacuation supported by centralized and decentralized visual guidance systems

H Zhao, A Schwabe, F Schläfli, T Thrash, L Aguilar… - Safety science, 2022 - Elsevier
In the event of fires and other hazards, visual guidance systems that support evacuation are
critical for the safety of individuals. Current visual guidances for evacuations are typically …

The effect of technical installations on evacuation performance in urban road tunnel fires

Y Zhang, H Zhu, Q Guo, R Carvel, Z Yan - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2021 - Elsevier
Tunnels are separated from the ground by structural linings, and are enclosed and
unfamiliar for occupants. In tunnel fires, occupants are faced with a dangerous environment …

Experimental investigation on the evacuation performance of pedestrians in an underwater shield tunnel with evacuation stairs in a fire scenario

K Chu, D Zhou, Z Xu, B **e - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2025 - Elsevier
This paper presents the findings of a field evacuation experiment conducted in an
underwater shield tunnel, which involved a random sample of 188 participants of various …

A virtual reality experiment on visual and auditory guidance for egress in road tunnel fires

Y Zhang, M Kinateder, A Templeton, WH Warren - Fire Technology, 2025 - Springer
Road tunnels are enclosed spaces that most occupants only experience while driving
through them. In case of fire, however, occupants potentially need to evacuate on foot from a …

[HTML][HTML] Does a large group of pedestrians follow the evacuation signs? An experimental study

J Shi, D Dong, N Ding, C Sun, Z Fan - Journal of safety science and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Guidance signs are generally considered to be key in improving the efficiency of emergency
building evacuations. During a group evacuation, how obedient is the group to the …

Investigation of Fire‐Fighting Evacuation Indication System in Industrial Plants Based on Virtual Reality Technology

Z Tang, D Zhang, J Du, W Bao, W Zhang, J Liu - Complexity, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The fire safety of industrial buildings has always been a great concern. An excellent
evacuation indicator system can guide the personnel to escape quickly, thus reducing the …

Smart design for evacuation signage layout for exhibition halls in exhibition buildings based on visibility

Z Wan, T Zhou, Z Tang, Y Pan, L Zhang - ISPRS International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The reasonable placement of evacuation signage is an important means to improve the
efficiency of evacuation in the exhibition halls of exhibition buildings. The booths in …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal installation location of escape route signs at T-type intersections

YH Bae, JY Son, RS Oh, HK Lee, YH Lee, WH Hong… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study analyzed the decision-making times (DMTs) of participants at T-type indoor
intersections according to the horizontal/vertical installation locations and the arrow …

A new method of evaluating signage system using mixed reality and eye tracking

L Cai, R Yang, Z Tao - Proceedings of the 4th ACM SIGSPATIAL …, 2018 - dl.acm.org
Signage system is utilized to identify the emergency exit when the accident occurs. To
evaluate the design of indoor signage system, a new mobile eye tracking method, that …

Smart Safety Design for Evacuation Signs in Large Space Buildings Based on Height Setting and Visual Range of Evacuation Signs.

Z Wan, T Zhou, J **ong, G Pan - Buildings (2075-5309), 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
In case of emergency, evacuation signs play an important role in guiding people to evacuate
safety exits in large space buildings. Large space buildings are characterized by high …