Research on the Cause of Building Fire Using Social Network Analysis

Abstract

Building fire is one of the major threats to human beings now. This paper presents a quantitative method based on social network analysis (SNA) for evaluating the cause and risk index of building fire. Firstly, available data from 67 case reports of major building fire accidents is extracted. In order to analyze the patterns and characteristics of major road building fire accidents, a relationship network map is constructed by using SNA. By establishing a building fire risk index system, this paper also lists common fire risks and causes. The result results can further deepen the understanding of the causes of construction fire accidents and the interaction between them. Through SNA, this paper finds the key causes of building fire accidents, and which combinations of causes are most likely to cause accidents. The establishment of risk indicator system can provide reference for fire prevention and early warning work.