APPROACHES FOR MODELING OF SHOPPING MALL EVACUATION

Authors

  • Svilen Stefanov Logistics and Management Faculty, National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Tihomir Yotkov Logistics and Management Faculty, National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Iliyan Lilov Logistics and Management Faculty, National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
  • Vanya Dimitrova Research and Innovation Institute, National Military University, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.68302/std2026.vol1.72

Keywords:

quickest flow problem, maximum dynamic flow problem, multi-agent systems, shopping mall evacuation

Abstract

This paper discusses mathematical and simulation models that could be applied to shopping mall evacuation problems. The so-called macroscopic approaches are based on dynamic network flow models. The maximum dynamic flow problem and the quickest flow problem are formulated. The so-called microscopic approaches are based on multi-agent systems. The possibilities for realistic reproduction of the processes are considered. On this basis, simple building layout is analyzed.

Supporting Agencies

We would like to express our gratitude to programme “Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation” 2021-2027, funded by the European Union, Project BG16RFPR002-1.014-0008 “Sustainable development of Center for Competence “Quasar” for supporting this article.

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Published

17.09.2026

Issue

Vol. 1 (2026): Proceedings of the International Conference on Secure Systems Design and Technology Development.

Section

DEFENSE AND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

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Copyright (c) 2026 Svilen Stefanov, Tihomir Yotkov, Iliyan Lilov, Vanya Dimitrova

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

[1]
S. Stefanov, T. Yotkov, I. Lilov, and V. Dimitrova, “APPROACHES FOR MODELING OF SHOPPING MALL EVACUATION”, SysTechDev, vol. 1, pp. 487–492, Sep. 2026, doi: 10.68302/std2026.vol1.72.