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Rail Tunnel Evacuation

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Author

  • Karl Fridolf

Summary, in English

In this thesis, human behavior in rail tunnel fires is explored. Descriptive knowledge is presented related to the evacuation of passenger trains, and the subsequent tunnel evacuation to a safe location. More specifically, a theoretical framework that can aid the understanding of human behavior is identified, and its applicability to rail tunnels is demonstrated. In addition, new empirical data on the flow rate capacity of train exits during evacuation in rail tunnels, as well as on walking speeds in smoke free and smoke filled rail tunnels, is presented. Finally, a number of technical

installations that may facilitate orientation, movement and exit choice in rail tunnels are suggested. The findings are presented in relation to previously conducted empirical studies, and a discussion is also made on how the findings can be used in application and design.

Publishing year

2015

Language

English

Document type

Dissertation

Publisher

Division of Fire Safety Engineering

Topic

  • Building Technologies

Keywords

  • smoke
  • walking speed
  • flow rate of people
  • experiment
  • train
  • tunnel
  • metro
  • underground rail transportation system
  • evacuation
  • Human behavior in fire

Status

Published

Research group

  • Evacuation

Supervisor

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 978-91-7623-249-1
  • ISBN: 978-91-7623-250-7
  • ISRN LUTVDG/TVBB--1056—SE
  • Report number 1056

Defence date

12 June 2015

Defence time

13:00

Defence place

E:1406, E-building, Ole Römers väg 3, Lund University Faculty of Engineeinrg, LTH.

Opponent

  • Karen Boyce (Senior Lecturer)