This SpringerBrief focuses on the use of egress models to assess the optimal strategy for total evacuation in high-rise buildings. It investigates occupant relocation and evacuation strategies involving the exit stairs; elevators; sky bridges and combinations thereof. Chapters review existing information on this topic and describe case study simulations of a multi-component exit strategy. This review provides the architectural design; regulatory and research communities with a thorough understanding of the current and emerging evacuation procedures and possible future options. A model case study simulates seven possible strategies for the total evacuation of two identical twin towers linked with two sky-bridges at different heights. The authors present the layout of the building and the available egress components including both vertical and horizontal egress components; namely stairs; occupant evacuation elevators (OEEs); service elevators; transfer floors and sky-bridges. The evacuation strategies employ a continuous spatial representation evacuation model (Pathfinder) and are cross-validated by a fine network model (STEPS). Assessment of Total Evacuation Systems for Tall Buildings is intended for practitioners as a tool for analyzing evacuation methods and efficient exit strategies. Researchers working in architecture and fire safety will also find the book valuable.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful. BEWARE!!!By AndiFirst of all; this book should be titled DESIGN LIKE LUNAR: SEVEN PRINCIPLES etc. Author put "APPLE" in the tittle (or in the ads) was to attract the customer only. Trust me. Not a 2-stars just because I understand that making a book is difficult. I appreciate it.The book does not put Apple as the center of its discussion (except for chapter 1); and it is not worth read if you are seeking for the deep insight on how Apple design its product. The core of the book is LUNAR; filled with several examples/cases from Method; OralB; SanDisk; Microsoft; Proctergamble; Google; GAP; Apple and so on. The noise was too much. Why dont the author limit the cases/discussion in Apple product only when describing about his 7 principles? I guess because the author does not know more than us or Walter Isc; then finally he added so much of his personal stories in LUNAR to avoid making a 50-pages book.Was it a completely bad book? No. However; the only new insight for me was:1) Apple cares about making the higher percentage of profit and the money could be invested to make the next great product; told by Fadell (agreed)2) You should make a good product outside (look)-inside (software/interface) (in the Motorolla RAZR case)3) You have to design the product for someone but not everyone (totally agree)Other good points in this book were explained somewhere else (books etc) and I hate that author mentioned it again when making his points. For example: the purple cow in Godins book (read: make an outstanding product!) or even make a product that create emotional connections; from DUarte book Resonate and so on. I bought this book not to read those explanation again or to have you summarize it again. I bought and read those book already.If you want to know how LUNAR design a good product; read this book. Otherwise; spend your money somewhere else.For those who want to know the real principles of how Apple did it; wait until Tim Cook; Schiller; or Ive authored the books (which is not going to happen). My suggestion; stick to Walter Isc book on Steve Jobs biography and any other sources freely available on internet (FORBES etc) for better information.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerIt was perfect0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great readBy JoshuaThe author presents a compelling argument for design and innovation in all aspects of life. I highly recommend this boom for anyone looking at improving their design philosophy.
