Simulation of Evacuation Behavior From Earthquake in Snow Season Utilizing Multiagent System

Abstract eng:
In this study, disastrous earthquake that occurred in the snowy region in the winter is organized, and the investigation result shows the present situation of disaster prevention and future assignment during the wintertime. And the simulation model of evacuation behavior at the earthquake in snow season is proposed by using Multi-agent system. The snowy district as Hokkaido and Tohoku in Japan should pay extra attention to the complex disaster of snow and earthquake, and need to promote the measure for disaster prevention. We are holding many problems due to enlarged seismic disaster caused by collapse of piled snow on streets and roofs, moreover, securing escape route and space for the rescue activities are the big difficulties. However, current disaster prevention measures are mostly considered for the time of the summer, and study of earthquake risk assessment in snow season is a few. The author has developed the earthquake risk assessment system for Akita in consideration of the effect for snow (Mizuta [1]). This assessment system is consisted of three risk factors that are “house collapse”, “street blockage” and “residential isolation”. Based on those data (system), Multi-agent system is applied to Yokote city in Akita. Therefore, the system that simulates the influence of piled snow and roof snow can be showed.

• Export as: BibTeX | MARC | MARCXML | DC | EndNote | NLM | RefWorks
• Add to your basket