The use of a multi-criteria, decision-making theory was first studied in the 1970s. Its application in civil and environmental engineering is a new approach which can be enormously helpful for manufacturing companies, students, managers, engineers, etc. The purpose of this book is to provide a resource for students and researchers that includes current application of a multi-criteria, decision-making theory in various fields such as: environment, healthcare and engineering. In addition, practical application are shown for students manually. In real life problems there are many critical parameters (criteria) that can directly or indirectly affect the consequences of different decisions. Application of a multi-criteria.
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About the Author
Dilber Uzun Ozsahin is graduated from the Department of the Physics of Çukurova University in 2006. She has worked at CERN, Geneva, during 2008–2010 for her master thesis. She completed her Ph.D. studies in 2014 in Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain. In 2015, she has started to work at Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, NMMI Radiology Department, Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School as Postdoc. She has worked a new technique called laser induced optical barriers (LIOB) technique to improve nuclear medicine imaging devices cost and performance. She has designed high-performance cardiac SPECT systems with a cost-effective manner using LIOB technique. She is currently working on Applications of Multi-Criteria Decision Techniques and Artificial Intelligent on Healthcare and Engineering at Near East University, Faculty of Engineering,
Dr. Huseyin Gokcekus received his degree in Geological Engineering Department at Ankara University in 1982. Then, in 1984, he commenced his M.Sc. degree at Middle East Technical University (METU). From 1983 to 1990, he was Research Assistant in the Geological Engineering Department at METU. In 1990, I received his Ph.D. degree in Geological Engineering Department. In 1992 and 1994, he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, respectively, and to the rank of Professor in 2001. His research focuses on analyzing and assessing renewable resources, water resources, and environmental issues in TRNC and the world .
Berna Uzun is graduated from Çukurova University Mathematics Department in 2009. She got her master's degree from Çukurova University, Econometrics Department Adana / Turkey in 2015. During her master's study between 2012 and 2013, she has studied at Lazarski University Economics Department Warsaw / Poland, and between 2014 and 2015, she did internship at the University of Autonoma de Barcelona, Barcelona / Spain, as Assistant of Institute Manager.
Her research interest area is mainly on fuzzy sets, fuzzy Markov chains and its economic applications, and operational research. She joined Near East University, Faculty of Engineering in September 29, 2016, as Lecturer. Currently, she is working on Operational Research at Near East University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Mathematics and DESAM Institute as Assistant Professor.
Dr. James W. LaMoreaux is Chairman of the Board of PELA GeoEnvironmental, PELA GeoEnvironmental, which is an international consulting firm providing services in hydrogeology, geology, and environmental sciences. Dr. LaMoreaux also serves as President of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) US National Chapter, Chairman of the IAH Commission on Mineral and Thermal Water, and a member of the IAH Karst Commission. He is Editor of Springer's international journals: Discover Water, Environmental Earth Sciences, Carbonates and Evaporites, and Sustainable Water Resources Management. He also serves as Editor of the Environmental Geology Volume of Springer's Encyclopedia of Science, Sustainability, and Technology and as Editor of several Springer book series.
Dr. LaMoreaux has been a member of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) for over 30 years and served as President and State Director of the Alabama Water Environment Association (AWEA). Additionally, I have served on the Board of Directors of the American Ground Water Trust and on the Science Advisory Committee for the Urban Waste Management and Resources Center, funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Table of contents :
Contents
1 Introduction
References
2 Theoretical Aspects of Multi-criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Methods
2.1 Introduction to Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Analysis
2.1.1 Multi-criteria Decision-Making Meetings
2.2 The Main Definitions
2.3 Important Process to Follow
2.4 The strength of the usage of the MCDA
References
3 Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Mathematical Computation of AHP
3.3 Theoretical Apprehension of Consistency
References
4 The Technique For Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS)
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Mathematical Framework of the TOPSIS Method
References
5 ELimination Et Choix Traduisant La REalité (ELECTRE)
5.1 Introduction
References
6 Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluation (Promethee)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 PROMETHEE 1
6.3 PROMETHEE 2
References
7 Vlse Criterion Optimization and Compromise Solution in Serbian (VIKOR)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mathematical Framework of the VIKOR Method
References
8 Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Based Multi Criteria Decision Analysis
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Fuzzy Logic Sets
8.2.1 The Mathematical Expression of Fuzzy Sets
8.2.2 Logical Operations of the Fuzzy Sets
8.2.3 Fuzzy Sets Features
8.2.4 Membership Function
8.3 Fuzzification
8.4 De-fuzzification
8.5 Fuzzy Sets Algebraic Operations
References
9 Predict Future Climate Change Using Artificial Neural Networks
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Aim of the Study
9.3 Related Work
9.4 Artificial Neural Network
9.4.1 Training Sets and Training Process
9.4.2 Scaling of Input and Output Data
9.4.3 Minimum–Maximum Normalization (Min–Max Normalization)
9.5 Neural Network Performance
9.6 Performance Result and Conclusion
References
10 Superior Types of Bamboo as a Construction Material with MCDM Methods
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 Bamboo as a Plant
10.1.2 Types of Bamboo and Their Feature Specifications
10.1.3 The Initial Use of Bamboo
10.1.4 Sustainability of Bamboo
10.1.5 Bamboo’s Criteria for Building Industry
10.2 The Durability and Treatment of Bamboo for Building Industry
10.2.1 Criteria for Building Industry
10.3 Material and Methods
10.4 Results and Discussion
10.4.1 Results
10.4.2 Discussion
10.5 Conclusion
References
11 Ranking of Natural Wastewater Treatment Techniques by Multi-criteria Decision Making (MCDM) Methods
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Natural WWT Methods
11.2.1 Waste Stabilization Pond
11.2.2 Constructed Wetland
11.2.3 Use of Aquatic Plants
11.2.4 Reuse of Wastewater for Irrigation
11.2.5 Soil Filters
11.3 Methodology
11.3.1 VlseKriterijumska Optimizcija I Kaompromisno Resenje (VIKOR)
11.4 Results
11.5 Conclusions
References
12 Evaluating Disinfection Techniques of Water Treatment Using Multi-criteria Decision-Making Method
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Water Disinfection Techniques
12.2.1 Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR)
12.2.2 Chlorination (CL)
12.2.3 Chloramination (CM)
12.2.4 Ozonation (OZ)
12.2.5 Chlorine Dioxide (CD)
12.3 Materials and Methods
12.3.1 Evaluation Criteria
12.3.2 A Capital Cost (CC) and Maintenance and Operation Cost (MOC)
12.3.3 Reliability of the System (RS)
12.3.4 Operational Simplicity (OS)
12.3.5 Pathogen Removal Efficiency (PRE)
12.3.6 Undesirable Byproduct Formation (UBF)
12.3.7 Safety Risk (SR)
12.3.8 Residue Formation
12.4 Application of the Fuzzy Based-VIKOR Technique for the Analysis of the Water Disinfection Methods
12.5 Results and Discussion
12.6 Conclusion
References
13 Evaluation of the Learning Models Using Multi-criteria Decision Making Theory
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Theoretical Framework
13.2.1 Traditional Framework
13.2.2 The Collaborative Learning
13.2.3 The Flipped Classroom
13.2.4 Gammified Flipped Classroom Merhod
13.3 Data and Data Collection Methos
13.3.1 Participants and Experimental Design
13.3.2 Data Collecting Tools
13.3.3 Attendance List
13.3.4 The Physics Concept Test Attendance List
13.3.5 Physics Motivation Questionnaire
13.3.6 Physics Attitute Questionnaire
13.3.7 Physics Self-efficacy Questionnaire
13.4 Fuzzy PROMETHEE Approach to Learning Models
13.5 Results and Discussion
13.6 Conclusion
References
14 The Most Common Factors Effecting Ground Water Quality
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Sources of Groundwaters
14.3 Groundwater Control and Water Quality
14.3.1 The Nature of Groundwater and Control Complications
14.4 Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
14.4.1 Applications and Functions
14.4.2 Several Decision Situations Where the AHP Method May Be Applied Include
14.5 Methodology
14.6 Result and Discussion
14.7 Conclusion
References
15 Selecting the Best Public–Private Partnership Contract by Using the Fuzzy Method
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Build–Operate–Transfer (BOT)
15.3 Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT)
15.4 Build-Own-Operate (BOO)
15.5 Design-Build-Finance-Operate (DBFO)
15.6 Design–Build (D/B)
15.7 O & M (Operation and Maintenance)
15.8 Methodology and Application
15.9 Conclusion
References
16 Comparative Analysis for Irrigation Water Application Methods Using TOPSIS
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Irrigation Water Application Methods
16.2.1 Basin Irrigation Method
16.2.2 Border Irrigation Method
16.2.3 Furrow Irrigation Method
16.2.4 Sprinkler Irrigation Method
16.2.5 Drip Irrigation Method
16.3 Methodology
16.3.1 Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS)
16.4 Results and Discussion
16.5 Conclusions
References
17 Comparative Analysis of Flexible Pavement Design Methods Using Fuzzy PROMETHEE
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Flexible Pavement Design Method
17.2.1 Asphalt Institute Method
17.2.2 AASHTO 1993 Method
17.2.3 California Bearing Ratio CBR Method
17.2.4 Group Index (GI) Method
17.2.5 California (Hveem) Design Method
17.2.6 Hd26/01
17.2.7 Road Note 29
17.3 Methodology
17.3.1 Design of Flexible Pavement
17.3.2 Fuzzy PROMETHEE (F-PROMETHEE)
17.4 Result and Discussion
17.5 Conclusion
References
18 Using Clustering of Panel Data to Examine Housing Demand of Expatriate Turks and Foreigners: An Application of k-prototype Algorithm
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Literature Review
18.3 Cluster Analysis of Panel Data with k-Prototype Algorithm
18.4 Application
18.5 Conclusion
References
19 Evaluation and Optimization of the Treatment Scheme for the Paint Industry Effluents Using Multi-criteria Decision Theory
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Materials and Methods
19.2.1 Process Description
19.2.2 Wastewater Characteristics
19.2.3 Treatability Studies
19.2.4 Analytical Procedures
19.2.5 Multi-criteria Decision Making
19.3 Results and Discussion
19.3.1 Plain Settling
19.3.2 Chemical Treatment
19.3.3 Decision Matrix
19.4 Conclusion
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| Title | Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis in Environmental and Civil Engineering |
| Author | Dilber Uzun Ozsahin (Editor), Hüseyin Gökçekuş (Editor), Berna Uzun (Editor), James LaMoreaux (Editor) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | ISBN-10: 3030647641 ISBN-13: 978-3030647643 |
| Size | 3 MB |
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