Coaches Summary of an Article publishe in Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2006 2 Background Performed in 2005 3 models of buses ID: 1042117
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1. Evacuation trials Buses and CoachesSummary of an Article publishe in Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine - 2006
2. 2BackgroundPerformed in 20053 models of buses”Citybus” (CB), 3 axles, two doors, low floor, single-deck”Line bus” (LB), 2 axles, two doors, steps, single-deck”Double-decker” (DD), 3 axles, two doors, low floor, double-deck, 52 passengersAge: 17 – 82 (32 passengers up to 18 y, 9 passengers over 70 y)
3. 3Background12 test scenarios (each tested 3 times)Full access to doorsPrams, walkers, wheelchairFront door blockedImpaired passengers (blind folded)SmokeTimes presented as mean time of the 3 tests
4. 4City busTwo test scenarioFull access (CB1) – 28 sec1 pram and 2 walkers (CB2) – 48 sec
5. 5Line bus5 test scenarioBoth doors (LB1) – 35 secMid door blocked (LB2) – 55 secBoth doors, 3 impaired passengers (LB3)– 45 secMid door blocked, 3 impaired passengers (LB4) – 71 secBoth doors, smoke (LB5) – 53 sec
6. 6Doble-decker5 test scenarioBoth doors, belted and unbelted (DD1 and DD2) – 33 secFront door blocked (DD3) – 42 secBoth doors, 1 pram, 1 walker, 1 wheelchair (DD4) – 58 secBoth doors, smoke filled (DD5) – 56 sec
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8. 8SummaryAccess to both service doors is importantMobility of passengers is a major factor for evacuationLimitation in visibility (smoke) is prolonging evacuation”Cuing” – staircases and single door evacuation.Recommendation for a ”opposite side” e-door
9. 9Remarks Outdated vehiclesExcluded other emergency exitsSimulated situation