Tam, C M; Tong, T K L; Leung, A W T and Chiu, G W C (2002) Site layout planning using nonstructural fuzzy decision support system. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(3), pp. 220-231. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Site layout planning can affect productivity and is crucial to project success. However, as construction is heterogeneous in the nature of its organizations, project designs, time constraints, environmental effects, etc., site layout planning for each project becomes unique. Affected by many uncertainties (variables) and variations, site layout planning is a typical multiobjective problem. To facilitate the decision-making process for these problems, a nonstructural fuzzy decision support system (NSFDSS) is proposed. NSFDSS integrates both experts' judgment and computer decision modeling, making it suitable for the appraisal of complicated construction problems. The system allows assessments based on pairwise comparisons of alternatives using semantic operators that can provide a reliable assessment result even under the condition of insufficient precise information.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | decision support systems; fuzzy sets; site preparation; construction |
| Index terms: | environmental effect, modelling, site layout planning, productivity, decision-making process, fuzzy set, project design, judgment, project success, appraisal, variation, decision support |
| Subjects: | contractual condition, project management theory and practice, factor and component analysis, management, decision-making and optimization, decision analysis, environmental impact, dispute resolution, contractual arrangements, construction planning, analytical methods |
| Topics: | Business Strategy, Project Management, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Procurement, Sustainability, Legal Issues, Site Management, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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