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Alshboul, O (2019) Multi-objective optimization for heavy earthmoving construction equipment management based on time, cost, and pollutant emissions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Beaver, R D (2009) Contributions by individual and group strategies for organizational learning in architecture, engineering and construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Cates, G R (2004) Improving project management with simulation and completion distribution functions, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Fahmy, T (2015) Sustainability assessment of a municipal utility complex: A system of systems approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Figueiredo, W C (1995) A KBES to analyze the environmental impact of proposed highway design alternatives, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: highway; noise; air quality; automation; decision making; environmental impact; integration; pollution; analytic hierarchy process; expert system
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/304266089
- Abstract:
This study addresses the application of a knowledge based expert system as a tool for selecting the best alternative for a proposed highway alignment from multiple alternatives based on environmental features. The automated environmental evaluation aid method uses Expert Systems to complete the approach of automation, performing the integration functions. Noise Prediction and Air Quality analyses for the attributes noise and air are performed in detail, and other environmental attributes are generalized. The VP-Expert shell, version 3.10, was the tool used to build the expert system prototype. The prototype was tested with real design cases and it was verified that the system is able to develop an acceptable selection among several alignment alternatives for a new expressway section. The main feature of the evaluation is the utilization of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) with the following environmental attributes: noise pollution, air pollution, water (surface water and wetlands) affected, endangered species habitat disruption, wildlife habitat disruption, and displacement of houses by the future ROW (right of way) of the new facility. AHP, a multicriterion's decision making process created by Thomas Saaty in 1972, is used as a decision making methodology to select the best alternative.
Kucukvar, M (2013) Life cycle sustainability assessment framework for the U.S. Built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Mahmoud, H M (1998) Applying a fuzzy logic expert system in the selection of bridge deck joints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Serag, E (2006) Change orders and productivity loss quantification using verifiable site data, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.
Tork, A (2013) A real-time crane service scheduling decision support system (CSS-DSS) for construction tower cranes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Central Florida.