Universality of the fundamental diagram in pedestrian dynamics. A study based on social force models.

Abstract

[eng] The so-called fundamental diagram has been a constant in the study of pedestrian dynamics from its origins to the present day. Yet, there is no consensus about the particular form of this function and not sufficient evidence for it to display universality. In this work, a study of the fundamental diagram in different pedestrian facility sets by means of social force models is carried out. Results suggest the fundamental diagram predicted by the social force models used cannot be considered fundamental or universal since its functional shape crucially depends on the geometry of the facility.