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Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs

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In order to develop the algebraic equations or validate the models, data points need to be collected. Data can come from five different types of research. A study can look at behavior of general population on stairs during a fire drill, during normal use, or during a real fire; be a compilation of others’ research; or examine a controlled laboratory situation.

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Hoskins, B.L., Milke, J.A. (2013). Study Types. In: Study of Movement Speeds Down Stairs. SpringerBriefs in Fire. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3973-8_1

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