Comments on: High-rise Evacuation Methods

By: rexsolomon

rexsolomon — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:32:39 +0000

http://wtc.nist.gov/WTC_Conf_Sep13-15/presentations905.htm

Click on Catalan’s presentation

By: amie

amie — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:01:58 +0000

i think if i were evacuating a burning, possibly exploding building, i would be terrified to jump in to a tunnel, likely dark, in the fear of becoming the function of a mass human clog. i think i’d take my chances elswhere. i believe all solutions have hinderences and the perfect method of evacuation is unlikey though the system undoubtedly needs much attention– i commend your attempts!!

By: kartooner

kartooner — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:28:20 +0000

Beto: In your case, you'd just aim for some bushes and you'd be set, provided the bushes weren't full of thorns. Michael: Good point. That didn't cross my mind at the time, but maybe a non-flammable oil-based solution? I'm not sure what that substance would be, however. You're right though, there has to be a better way to go about this.

By: Michael Montgomery

Michael Montgomery — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:46:08 +0000

Hey, Erik.

One thought about the “oiled slide” idea:
flames climb fastest, going up.

(Which is why escape stairs are usually not carpeted.)

Would be great to reach a better evacuation solution…

By: beto

beto — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 02:43:57 +0000

Kinda leaves you thinking huh?

Good thing I work on a mere 3-story building. Break some windows, jump in, done (provided you land somewhere you don’t break your bones)

BTW, hi there Erik. It’s been a while…