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AuthorAbdelaal, Ali
AuthorDias, Charitha
AuthorSarvi, Majid
AuthorAlhajyaseen, Wael
AuthorTarlochan, Faris
Available date2020-04-30T12:59:31Z
Publication Date2020
Publication NameProceedings of the International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction
CitationAbdelaal A., Dias C., Sarvi M., Alhajyaseen W., Tarlochan F., Crowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool, International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2020), Doha, Qatar, 2-5 February 2020, DOI: https://doi.org/10.29117/cic.2020.0045
ISSN2958-3128
IdentifierP. O. Box: 2713 Doha-Qatar, Email: qupress@qu.edu.qa
URIwww.cic.qa
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.29117/cic.2020.0045
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/14731
Abstract"Large crowds can be expected at famous tourist attractions, e.g., Souq Waqif, during special events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022. A comprehensive understanding of crowd dynamics is extremely important in order to ensure safety of crowds and efficiency of crowd flows at large gathering spots. Pedestrian crowd simulation tools can be used to evaluate crowd flows and to verify crowd management and control strategies at public infrastructure. The objective of this study is to evaluate safety and efficiency of crowd flows at Souq Waqif, both under normal and emergency situations using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation tool developed at Melbourne University. This simulation model has been calibrated and validated using empirical data collected through controlled experiments and real-world observations. By simulating the increased visitor demand at Souq Waqif as a case study, we aim to highlight any required design modifications and to recommend and verify crowd management strategies in order to mitigate any unfavorable situations, such as stampede during any emergency. The study shows that at increased demands and during emergency evacuation, crowds tend to take similar route. Further, increased demands could elevate the maximum crowd density up to 6 p/m2 at gates and junctions. In order to mitigate such unfavorable situations, dynamic exit signs are needed to direct flows to other clear exits to avoid herding effect."
Languageen
PublisherQatar Univesrity Press
SubjectCrowd dynamics
Crowd simulation
Crowd safety
Emergency evacuation
Mega-events
TitleCrowd Dynamics, Management and Control at Tourist Attractions during Special Events: A Case Study at Souq Waqif Using Pedestride® Crowd Simulation Tool
TypeConference Paper
Pagination356-363
ESSN2958-3136
dc.accessType Open Access


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