Citation

Brauers WKM, Zavadskas EK, Peldschus F, Turskis Z. Transport 2008; 23(3): 183-193.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Publisher Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) Press)

DOI

10.3846/1648-4142.2008.23.183-193

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Multi-objective analysis is a popular tool to solve many economic, managerial and construction problems. The objective of this research is to develop and implement a methodology for multi-objective optimization of multi-alternative decisions in road construction. After a rough overview of the articles dealing with the multi-objective decision and assessment of road design alternatives described by discrete values, Multi-Objective Optimization on the basis of the Ratio Analysis (MOORA) method was selected. This method focuses on a matrix of alternative responses on the objectives. A case study demonstrates the concept of multi-objective optimization of road design alternatives and the best road design alternative is determined.

Keywords: decision making, multi-objective optimization, MOORA method, road design, alternatives