Influence of the parameters of the social force model in the analysis of capacity in public spaces for people with reduced mobility

D. Vásquez, J. Castro, M. Silvera, F. Campos

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Abstract

Pedestrian microsimulation is incompatible with reality when the diversity of pedestrians and their different needs are not considered, which are defined by space, the way of movement and the condition of movement. Therefore, the study of pedestrian displacement has regained importance in transportation planning. This study is focused on the analysis of pedestrian behavior and its connection with the capacity of a public space. For this, the external consultation hall of a hospital has been taken as a case study, due to its pedestrian diversity and space conditions. For the simulation, the 3 most representative characteristics that define the pedestrian behavior during the walk were taken: speed, personal space and trajectories. Likewise, pedestrians were classified into 6 groups, with the objective of assessing their different behaviors. Finally, 5 parameters were selected: Tau, Lambda Mean, Noise, A_soc_Mean and B_soc_isotropic, as together they reflect the 3 characteristics of the analysis. As a main result, it was possible to calculate the adequate capacity for the space of 102 people, taking into account the most vulnerable, those with disabilities, so that they have accessibility and move comfortably.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Subtitle of host publication"Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9789585207141
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 27 Jul 202031 Jul 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference18th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology: "Engineering, Integration, and Alliances for a Sustainable Development" "Hemispheric Cooperation for Competitiveness and Prosperity on a Knowledge-Based Economy", LACCEI 2020
CityVirtual, Online
Period27/07/2031/07/20

Keywords

  • Microsimulation
  • Parameters
  • Pedestrian trajectories
  • Reduced mobility
  • Social Force
  • Viswalk

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