Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment For Multi Criteria Decision Making In Bridge Design A Review

Author : Ignacio Javier Navarro,Vicent Penadés-Plà,David Martínez-Muñoz,Rasmus Rempling,Víctor Yepes
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 15 pages
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Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment For Multi-Criteria Decision Making In Bridge Design: A Review by Ignacio Javier Navarro,Vicent Penadés-Plà,David Martínez-Muñoz,Rasmus Rempling,Víctor Yepes Pdf

Sustainable design of infrastructures has become a major matter of study since the recent establishment of the Agenda 2030. This paper provides a systematic literature review on the use of multi-criteria decision making techniques used so far for the sustainable design of bridges. Special attention is put as well on how the reviewed studies assess the sustainable performance of bridge designs along their life cycle from the economic, the environmental and the social perspective. Although SAW and AHP are recurrently used in the sustainable assessment of bridges, the analysis of the most recent articles show that the application of TOPSIS and PROMETHEE techniques are gaining increasing relevance for such purpose. Most of the studies focus on the research of the construction and the maintenance stage of bridges. However, a need for further analysis is identified when it comes to the assessment of the impacts resulting from the End of Life cycle stage of bridges from a sustainable point of view. The use of intuitionistic and neutrosophic logic have been detected as emerging alternatives to the fuzzy approach of decision making problems.

Author : Ignacio J. Navarro, Vıctor Yepes,Jose V. Mart
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Review of Multicriteria Assessment Techniques Applied to Sustainable Infrastructure Design by Ignacio J. Navarro, Vıctor Yepes,Jose V. Mart Pdf

Given the great impacts associated with the construction and maintenance of infrastructures in both the environmental, the economic and the social dimensions, a sustainable approach to their design appears essential to ease the fulfilment of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Multicriteria decision-making methods are usually applied to address the complex and often conflicting criteria that characterise sustainability. *e present study aims to review the current state of the art regarding the application of such techniques in the sustainability assessment of infrastructures, analysing as well the sustainability impacts and criteria included in the assessments. Analytic Hierarchy Process is the most frequently used weighting technique. Simple Additive Weighting has turned out to be the most applied decision-making method to assess the weighted criteria. Although a life cycle assessment approach is recurrently used to evaluate sustainability, standardised concepts, such as cost discounting, or presentation of the assumed functional unit or system boundaries, as required by ISO 14040, are still only marginally used. Additionally, a need for further research in the inclusion of fuzziness in the handling of linguistic variables is identified.

Author : Antonio J. Sanchez-Garrido,Ignacio J. Navarro,Victor Yepes
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Neutrosophic multi-criteria evaluation of sustainable alternatives for the structure of single-family homes by Antonio J. Sanchez-Garrido,Ignacio J. Navarro,Victor Yepes Pdf

This paper proposes a methodology for the assessment of the sustainability among three different structural design alternatives for a single-family home. The response associated with each alternative has been measured using 43 indicators considering all stages of the life cycle. A decision-making model is carried out on the basis of a neutrosophic group analytical hierarchy process (NAHP-G) capturing the maximum information in terms of credibility, inconsistency and indetermination.

Author : Ignacio J. Navarro,José V. Martí, Víctor Yepes
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Neutrosophic Completion Technique for Incomplete Higher-Order AHP Comparison Matrices by Ignacio J. Navarro,José V. Martí, Víctor Yepes Pdf

The present paper proposes a neutrosophic AHP completion methodology to reduce the number of judgments required to be emitted by the decision maker. This increases the consistency of their responses, while accounting for uncertainties associated to the fuzziness of human thinking. The method is applied to a sustainable-design problem, resulting in weight estimations that allow for a reduction of up to 22% of the conventionally required comparisons, with an average accuracy below 10% between estimates and the weights resulting from a conventionally completed AHP matrix, and a root mean standard error below 15%.

Author : Ignacio J. Navarro, Vıctor Yepes,Jose V. Mart
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sustainability assessment of concrete bridge deck designs in coastal environments using neutrosophic criteria weights by Ignacio J. Navarro, Vıctor Yepes,Jose V. Mart Pdf

Essential infrastructures such as bridges are designed to provide a long-lasting and intergenerational functionality. In those cases, sustainability becomes of paramount importance when the infrastructure is exposed to aggressive environments, which can jeopardise their durability and lead to significant maintenance demands. The assessment of sustainability is however often complex and uncertain. The present study assesses the sustainability performance of 16 alternative designs of a concrete bridge deck in a coastal environment on the basis of a neutrosophic group analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The use of neutrosophic logic in the field of multi-criteria decision-making, as a generalisation of the widely used fuzzy logic, allows for a proper capture of the vagueness and uncertainties of the judgements emitted by the decision-makers. TOPSIS technique is then used to aggregate the different sustainability criteria. From the results, it is derived that only the simultaneous consideration of the economic, environmental and social life cycle impacts of a design shall lead to adequate sustainable designs. Choices made based on the optimality of a design in only some of the sustainability pillars will lead to erroneous conclusions. The use of concrete with silica fume has resulted in a sustainability performance of 46.3% better than conventional concrete designs.

Author : S. Hernandez,G. Schleyer
Publisher : WIT Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781784664718

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High Performance and Optimum Design of Structures and Materials V by S. Hernandez,G. Schleyer Pdf

The use of novel materials and new structural concepts nowadays is not restricted to highly technical areas like aerospace, aeronautical applications or the automotive industry, but affects all engineering fields including those such as civil engineering and architecture. The included contributions highlight the latest developments in design and manufacturing. Most high-performance structures require the development of a generation of new materials, which can more easily resist a range of external stimuli or react in a non-conventional manner. Particular emphasis is placed on intelligent structures and materials as well as the application of computational methods for their modelling, control and management. The book also addresses the topic of design optimisation. Contributions cover numerical methods, different optimisation techniques and new software. Optimisation problems include those related to the size, shape and topology of structures and materials. Optimisation techniques have much to offer to those involved in the design of new industrial products, as the appearance of powerful commercial computer codes has created a fertile field for the incorporation of optimisation in the design process of all engineering disciplines. The performance of structures under shock and impact loads is another area covered. The increasing need to protect civilian infrastructure and industrial facilities against unintentional loads arising from accidental impact and explosion events as well as terrorist attacks is reflected in the sustained interest worldwide. While advances have been made in recent decades, many challenges remain, such as developing more effective and efficient blast and impact mitigation approaches or assessing the uncertainties associated with large and small scale testing and validation of numerical and analytical models. The overall aim is to move towards a better understanding of the critical issues relating to the testing behaviour, modelling and analyses of protective structures against blast and impact loading. The studies contained in this volume were presented at the International Conference on High Performance and Optimum Structures and Materials Encompassing Shock and Impact Loading and address issues involving advanced types of structures, particularly those based on new concepts, and shock and impact resistance.

Author : Víctor Yepes,Ignacio Navarro Martínez
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783036509143

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Trends in Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure by Víctor Yepes,Ignacio Navarro Martínez Pdf

The recently established Sustainable Development Goals call for a paradigm shift in the way that buildings and infrastructures are conceived. The construction industry is a major source of environmental impacts, given its great material consumption and energy demands. It is also a major contributor to the economic growth of regions, through the provision of useful infrastructure and generation of employment, among other factors. Conventional approaches underlying current building design practices fall short of covering the relevant environmental and social implications derived from inappropriate design, construction, and planning. The development of adequate sustainable design strategies is therefore becoming extremely relevant regarding the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Agenda Goals for Sustainable Development. This book comprises 11 chapters that highlight the actual research trends in the construction sector, aiming to increase the knowledge on sustainable design practices by highlighting the actual practices that explore efficient ways to reduce the environmental consequences related to the construction industry, while promoting social wellbeing and economic development. The chapters collect papers included in the Special Issue “Trends in Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure” of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Author : Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811645624

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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Pdf

Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (ELCA) that was developed about three decades ago demands a broadening of its scope to include lifecycle costing and social aspects of life cycle assessment as well, drawing on the three-pillar or ‘triple bottom line’ model of sustainability, which is the result of the development of the Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA). LCSA refers to the evaluation of all environmental, social and economic negative impacts and benefits in decision-making processes towards more sustainable products throughout their life cycle. Combination of environmental and social life cycle assessments along with life cycle costing leads to life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA). This book highlights various aspects of life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA).

Author : Jingzheng Ren,Sara Toniolo
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128183564

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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment for Decision-Making by Jingzheng Ren,Sara Toniolo Pdf

Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment for Decision-Making: Methodologies and Case Studies gives readers a comprehensive introduction to life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA) methodology for sustainability measurement of industrial systems, proposing an efficiency methodology for stakeholders and decision-makers. Featuring the latest methods and case studies, the book will assist researchers in environmental sciences and energy to develop the best methods for LCA, as well as aiding those practitioners who are responsible for making decisions for promoting sustainable development. The past, current status and future of LCSA, Life Cycle Assessment method (LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA), the methodology of LCSA, typical LCSA case studies, limitations of LCSA, and life cycle aggregated sustainability index methods are all covered in this multidisciplinary book. Includes models for assessing sustainability in environmental, energy engineering and economic scenarios Features case studies that help define the advantages and obstacles of real world applications Presents a complete view, from theory to practice, of a life cycle approach by exploring the methods and tools of sustainability assessment, analysis and design of sustainability assessment

Author : Víctor Yepes,Tatiana García-Segura
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783036504827

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Sustainable Construction by Víctor Yepes,Tatiana García-Segura Pdf

Construction is one of the main sectors that generates greenhouse gases. This industry consumes large amounts of raw materials, such as stone, timber, water, etc. Additionally, infrastructure should provide service over many years without safety problems. Therefore, their correct design, construction, maintenance, and dismantling are essential to reducing economic, environmental, and societal consequences. That is why promoting sustainable construction has recently become extremely important. To help address and resolve these types of questions, this book explores new ways of reducing the environmental impacts caused by the construction sector, as well promotes social progress and economic growth. The chapters collect the papers included in the “Sustainable Construction” Special Issue of the Sustainability journal. The papers cover a wide spectrum of issues related to the use of sustainable materials in construction, the optimization of designs based con sustainable indicators, the life-cycle assessment, the decision-making processes that integrate economic, social, and environmental aspects, and the promotion of durable materials that reduce future maintenance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 4238 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780128131961

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Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials by Anonim Pdf

Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials, Five Volume Set provides a comprehensive overview, covering research and development on all aspects of renewable, recyclable and sustainable materials. The use of renewable and sustainable materials in building construction, the automotive sector, energy, textiles and others can create markets for agricultural products and additional revenue streams for farmers, as well as significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, manufacturing energy requirements, manufacturing costs and waste. This book provides researchers, students and professionals in materials science and engineering with tactics and information as they face increasingly complex challenges around the development, selection and use of construction and manufacturing materials. Covers a broad range of topics not available elsewhere in one resource Arranged thematically for ease of navigation Discusses key features on processing, use, application and the environmental benefits of renewable and sustainable materials Contains a special focus on sustainability that will lead to the reduction of carbon emissions and enhance protection of the natural environment with regard to sustainable materials

Author : R. Setchi,R.J. Howlett,M. Naim,H. Seinz
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780956151650

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Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2014 Part 1 by R. Setchi,R.J. Howlett,M. Naim,H. Seinz Pdf

Author : Airong Chen,Xin Ruan,Dan M. Frangopol
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 2619 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000342086

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Life-Cycle Civil Engineering: Innovation, Theory and Practice by Airong Chen,Xin Ruan,Dan M. Frangopol Pdf

Life-Cycle Civil Engineering: Innovation, Theory and Practice contains the lectures and papers presented at IALCCE2020, the Seventh International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, held in Shanghai, China, October 27-30, 2020. It consists of a book of extended abstracts and a USB card containing the full papers of 230 contributions, including the Fazlur R. Khan lecture, eight keynote lectures, and 221 technical papers from all over the world. All major aspects of life-cycle engineering are addressed, with special emphasis on life-cycle design, assessment, maintenance and management of structures and infrastructure systems under various deterioration mechanisms due to various environmental hazards. It is expected that the proceedings of IALCCE2020 will serve as a valuable reference to anyone interested in life-cycle of civil infrastructure systems, including students, researchers, engineers and practitioners from all areas of engineering and industry.

Author : Xinhai Lu,Zuo Zhang,Weisheng Lu,Yi Peng
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1524 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811635878

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Proceedings of the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate by Xinhai Lu,Zuo Zhang,Weisheng Lu,Yi Peng Pdf

This proceedings book focuses on innovation, cooperation, and sustainable development in the fields of construction management and real estate. The book provides a detailed analysis and description of the disciplinary frontiers in the field of building management and real estate and how they can be promoted in the context of the epidemic. A wide variety of papers provide a reference value for both scholars and practitioners. The proceedings book is the documentation of “the 25th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate” (CRIOCM 2020), which was held at the School of Public Administration, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China, in 2020.

Author : Ilgin Gokasar, Muhammet Deveci,Onur Kalan
Publisher : Infinite Study
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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CO2 Emission based prioritization of bridge maintenance projects using neutrosophic fuzzy sets based decision making approach by Ilgin Gokasar, Muhammet Deveci,Onur Kalan Pdf

Climate change is one of the most challenging problems for the world, which leads researchers to study on the decrease of its impact to the environment at several disciplines. One of the most adverse effects on environment can be observed in transportation area. Hence, in this paper, the impact of bridge maintenance on the environment is inquired in the bridge maintenance prioritization perspective. The aim of this paper is to rank the bridge maintenance projects using type-2 neutrosophic number (T2NN) based fuzzy WASPAS (Weighted Aggregated Sum Product Assessment) and TOPSIS (Technique For Order Preference By Similarity To An Ideal Solution) to test five alternative bridges, where a critical environmental criterion is introduced in this model, which addresses to additional CO2 emission because of truck detours in the event of a bridge closures. The applicability of the proposed model is demonstrated in a case study in Turkey. The evaluation findings show that the ranking results are robust and the CO2 emission criterion is found to be the dominant criterion in the multicriteria decision-making model proposed in this paper.