MAXIMIZING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY: SOCIAL FORCE MODELING OF BOTTLENECK EFFECTS IN EVACUATION THROUGH UNIDIRECTIONAL HALLWAYS

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This research employs the Social Force Model to investigate how pedestrians move during evacuations in unidirectional hallways, with a focus on bottleneck dynamics and crowd behavior. The results reveal the optimal distances at bottlenecks that enhance safety, efficiency, and pedestrian flow, facilitating smoother evacuation processes. These findings are instrumental in designing improved evacuation routes, enhancing infrastructure planning, and refining emergency preparedness measures. By analyzing pedestrian interactions and movement limitations, this study lays the groundwork for creating safer evacuation protocols, optimizing corridor layouts, and reducing risks in high-density pedestrian settings. The insights gleaned have significant applications for emergency responders, architects, and urban planners, aiming to develop more efficient and robust evacuation infrastructures. This research underscores the importance of incorporating data-driven strategies into safety planning to enhance pedestrian safety, mitigate potential bottlenecks, and strengthen emergency response capabilities.