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8 articles for “multi-criteria decision making”
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Selection of effective formwork system using multi criteria decision making analysis
Abstract: Formwork is the largest single cost item in constructing cast-in place reinforced concrete structure. This project focuses on analyzing the formwork selection problem based on decisive criteria. The factors affecting the choice of the exact formwork system have been often discussed in literatures but their importances have not been distinctly formulated. Therefore, a survey was conducted to recognize the decisive criteria in the formwork selection problems and ranking of the …
Published in International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Strategies to minimize the Embodied Carbon Emissions in building construction project
Abstract: Abstract: It is imperative that sustainability in construction be addressed immediately because the building industry contributes significantly to global energy consumption and carbon emissions. In 2019, the Construction sector accounted for 36% of total energy consumption and 38% of total carbon emissions, making it one of the three major sectors in terms of energy consumption and a significant area of responsibility for direct and indirect carbon emissions.To address this issue, …
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–33 Read article
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Selection of Gear Materials Using MCDM-TOPSIS Approach
Abstract: Materials selection are a key issue in the optimal design of the industrial product. Material selection is a difficult and subtle task because of an immense number of different available materials. Increasing demand for gears in the different field of applications has forced manufacturers to design and develop gears which compete in the global market and satisfy the user requirements as well as environmental conditions. Various attributes of gear materials …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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A Multi-Criteria Approach to Assessing the Revival of Heritage Through Adaptive Reuse: The Case Study of Fagbewesa’s House in Osogbo, Osun State Nigeria
Abstract: Heritage buildings often become obsolete in their original functions, leading to vacancy and deterioration. Adaptive reuse emerges as a vital strategy for conserving these structures, providing new life and utility while preventing their demolition. This approach supports sustainable heritage conservation by preserving both the tangible and intangible values of the original buildings, enhancing the resilience of building materials, and minimizing waste and time. The decision-making criteria for adaptive reuse encompass …
Published in International Journal of Architectural Heritage · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–17 Read article
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A Review of Modeling and Data Mining Techniques Applied for Analyzing Steel Bridges
Abstract: The vibration response data measured from the structure contains uncertainties and requires different techniques for its analysis. The present study involves the comprehensive review of the model based and data mining techniques which are frequently applied by various researchers in past to solve various multi criteria decision making and analysis problems. The selection of suitable technique for specific problem is required to obtain accurate outcomes. The literature survey is done …
Published in International Journal of Software Computing and Testing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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A case study on selection of best manufacturing materials using decision making tools
Abstract: In order to address the challenges faced by decision-makers in the manufacturing industry MCDM processes plays a vital role in industrial applications for selecting the most suited material. These challenges include selecting the appropriate alternative for various factors such as materials, robots, and oxy-rich materials, which may have conflicting criteria. MCDM involves considering multiple criteria to choose from a set of alternatives, which can be finite or infinite. One well-known …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Adaptive Production Scheduling in Multi-Machine Manufacturing Environments
Abstract: For manufacturing processes to meet evolving market demands, they must be executed in the most efficient manner while maintaining flexibility against unanticipated disruptions. Often, traditional scheduling methods overlook dynamic variability and real-time interruptions. An inverse scheduling framework for a multi-machine flowshop system is proposed in this research with the primary objective of makespan minimisation. Several issue situations are analysed to validate the algorithmic efficacy, and metaheuristic techniques are used to …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Feasibility study of adaptive reuse of old buildings
Abstract: The majority of structures are intended to meet the needs of current uses; they are rarely designed toaccommodate future needs. Furthermore, the majority of the buildings that will be required in thenext 25 years have already been built by this time. The question is whether they can be modified toaccommodate changing needs. The expenses incurred while developing a new structure is high and itwill be impossible that existing stock will …
Published in International Journal of Housing and Human Settlement Planning · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 10–31 Read article