Human behaviour under fire situations in high-rise residential building

Gerges, M; Mayouf, M; Rumley, P and Moore, D (2017) Human behaviour under fire situations in high-rise residential building. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(1), pp. 90-106.

Abstract

An investigation of the human behaviour under a situation of fire in high-rise residential buildings and identifying the factors that motivate people to evacuate shows the challenges and the factors affecting occupants' decision during fire emergency.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Egypt; evacuation; fire safety; high-rise residential building; human behaviour; panic
Index terms: panic, human behaviour, investigation, high-rise residential building, Egypt, fire safety
Subjects: construction type, data collection methods, health behaviours and lifestyles, behavioral psychology, Geography, health safety and environment
Topics: Construction Technology, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Health and Safety
Descriptive scope: 3 PCA

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