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Alcohol Consumption Effects on Movement and Egress in Stadia Emergencies

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John Gales
Timothy Young
Kathryn Chin
Austin Martins-Robalino
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Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2024, Volume 15
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Abstract

This study delves into the effects of alcohol consumption on movement and egress in stadium emergencies, a critical yet under-researched area in fire engineering. By analyzing data from York University Stadium in Toronto, the research identifies a significant decrease in pedestrian movement speed post-alcohol consumption, with a conservative estimate of a 15% reduction and a maximum of 50%. The study also explores behavioral changes, such as altered wayfinding and increased queue congestion, during emergency egress. Additionally, it compares the impact of alcohol consumption on movement during normal circulation and high-motivation egress scenarios like rainstorms. The findings underscore the importance of considering alcohol consumption in fire safety design and evacuation planning for stadia. Furthermore, the research highlights the need for future studies to couple human behavior with structural stability in fire scenarios, providing a comprehensive understanding of safe egress in emergencies.
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Title
Alcohol Consumption Effects on Movement and Egress in Stadia Emergencies
Authors
John Gales
Timothy Young
Kathryn Chin
Austin Martins-Robalino
Copyright Year
2025
Book
Proceedings of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2024, Volume 15

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-95110-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-95111-4

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-95111-4_1
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