An exponential chaotic differential evolution algorithm for optimizing bridge maintenance plans

EM Abdelkader, O Moselhi, M Marzouk… - Automation in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Bridges are one of the fundamental infrastructure assets that are vital for economic growth
and public welfare. Over the past few decades, the numbers of deteriorating bridges have …

[HTML][HTML] Skills needs of the civil engineering sector in the european union countries: Current situation and future trends

T Akyazi, I Alvarez, E Alberdi, A Oyarbide-Zubillaga… - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
The construction sector has always occupied a strategic place in the European economy.
The European construction industry suffered during the 2007–2008 global financial crisis …

[HTML][HTML] A new model for determining weight coefficients of criteria in mcdm models: Full consistency method (fucom)

D Pamučar, Ž Stević, S Sremac - symmetry, 2018 - mdpi.com
In this paper, a new multi-criteria problem solving method—the Full Consistency Method
(FUCOM)—is proposed. The model implies the definition of two groups of constraints that …

New model for determining criteria weights: Level Based Weight Assessment (LBWA) model

M Žižović, D Pamucar - Decision Making: Applications in …, 2019 - dmame-journal.org
This paper presents new subjective model for determining weight coefficients in multi-criteria
decision-making models. The new Level Based Weight Assessment (LBWA) model enables …

Multi-criteria COPRAS method based on parametric measures for intuitionistic fuzzy sets: application of green supplier selection

R Kumari, AR Mishra - Iranian journal of science and technology …, 2020 - Springer
In this manuscript, we present complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) method to solve
multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems with intuitionistic fuzzy information, known …

[HTML][HTML] A multi-tier sustainable food supplier selection model under uncertainty

M Yazdani, D Pamucar, P Chatterjee… - Operations Management …, 2022 - Springer
Supplier selection in food supply chains (FSCs) is not much explored due to the inherent
difficulties, complexities and nature of food industry. Food security and quality are top row …

Supplier selection in the oil & gas industry: A comprehensive approach for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

AK Yazdi, PF Wanke, T Hanne, F Abdi… - Socio-Economic …, 2022 - Elsevier
The focus of this paper is on selecting suppliers in the Oil and Gas (O&G) industry by
developing a comprehensive approach for Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) based …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of a robot selection problem using two newly developed hybrid MCDM models of TOPSIS-ARAS and COPRAS-ARAS

SS Goswami, DK Behera, A Afzal, A Razak Kaladgi… - Symmetry, 2021 - mdpi.com
Traditional Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods have now become outdated;
therefore, most researchers are focusing on more robust hybrid MCDM models that combine …

Solving renewable energy source selection problems using a q-rung orthopair fuzzy-based integrated decision-making approach

R Krishankumar, SS Nimmagadda, P Rani… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper proposes an integrated decision-making framework for the systematic selection
of a renewable energy source (RES) from a set of RESs based on sustainability attributes. A …

[HTML][HTML] A hybrid MCDM technique for risk management in construction projects

K Chatterjee, EK Zavadskas, J Tamošaitienė… - Symmetry, 2018 - mdpi.com
Multi-stakeholder based construction projects are subject to potential risk factors due to
dynamic business environment and stakeholders' lack of knowledge. When solving project …