Placing an obstacle in front of a crowded door slightly increases the flow rate and, more importantly, reduces the duration of clogs:
Placing an obstacle in front of a crowded door slightly increases the flow rate and, more importantly, reduces the duration of clogs:
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I saw a documentary on building sports arenas once, probably almost a decade ago, where they simulated the flow of people and came to the very same conclusion, round pillars. It also works on wider areas with several such pillars in a row.