Journal Article

FZJ-2015-06138

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Jamming transitions in force-based models for pedestrian dynamics

Chraibi, M. (Corresponding author)FZJ* ; Ezaki, T. ; Tordeux, A.FZJ* ; Nishinari, K. ; Schadschneider, A. ; Seyfried, A.FZJ*

2015
APS College Park, Md.

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/11149  doi:10.1103/PhysRevE.92.042809

Abstract: Force-based models describe pedestrian dynamics in analogy to classical mechanics by a system of second order ordinary differential equations. By investigating the linear stability of two main classes of forces, parameter regions with unstable homogeneous states are identified. In this unstable regime it is then checked whether phase transitions or stop-and-go waves occur. Results based on numerical simulations show, however, that the investigated models lead to unrealistic behavior in the form of backwards moving pedestrians and overlapping. This is one reason why stop-and-go waves have not been observed in these models. The unrealistic behavior is not related to the numerical treatment of the dynamic equations but rather indicates an intrinsic problem of this model class. Identifying the underlying generic problems gives indications how to define models that do not show such unrealistic behavior. As an example we introduce a force-based model which produces realistic jam dynamics without the appearance of unrealistic negative speeds for empirical desired walking speeds.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC)

Research Program(s):

1. 511 - Computational Science and Mathematical Methods (POF3-511) (POF3-511)

Appears in the scientific report 2015

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; ; ; Current Contents - Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; Nationallizenz ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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