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    Speeding up Static Analysis with the Split Operator

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    In the context of static analysis based on Abstract Interpretation, we propose a new abstract operator modeling the split of control flow paths: The goal of the operator is to enable a more efficient analysis when using abstract domains that are computationally expensive, having no effect on precision. Focusing on the case of conditional branches guarded by numeric linear constraints, we provide a preliminary experimental evaluation showing that, by using the split operator, we can achieve significant efficiency improvements for a static analysis based on the domain of convex polyhedra. We also briefly discuss the applicability of this new operator to different, possibly non-numeric abstract domains

    A quick method for emergency evacuation design in work places

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    To guarantee the safety of workers in premises it is necessary to design an egress-system capable to ensure a safe evacuation during an emergency. To supplement the design tools with an analytical method that permits to assess in a fast and simple way the performance of premises egress-system, in this work the PASS (Preliminary Assessment of the egress-System Safety) method has been presented and applied. The comparison among PASS, STEPS® (a FSE evacuation model) and a real fire drill observations has shown the capabilities of the PASS method as a quick tool for emergency evacuation planning during the pre-design process. This permits a rapid preliminary definition of the main egress-system characteristics and a focused use of FSE's software, reducing thus the overall computing time necessary for the design. Copyright © 2010, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l
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