Multi-Attribute Assessment of Road Design Solutions by Using the Copras Method

Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas; Artiras Kaklauskas; Friedel Peldschus; Zenonas Turskis

Multi-Attribute Assessment of Road Design Solutions by Using the Copras Method

Authors

Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
Artiras Kaklauskas Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
Friedel Peldschus Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Karl-Liebknecht street 132, 04277 Leipzig, Germany
Zenonas Turskis Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Sauletekio al. 11, LT-10223 Vilnius, Lithuania

Keywords:

road design, alternative, multi-attribute assessment, COPRAS method

Abstract

Multi-attribute analysis is a popular tool in many economical, managerial, constructional etc problems. The objective of this research is to develop and implement a methodology for multi-attribute assessment of multi-alternative decisions in road construction. After a rough overview of multi-attribute decision support for assessment of road design alternatives, the COPRAS approach was selected. This methodology is applicable to the problems with large numbers of scenarios and criteria. A case study is used to demonstrate the concept of multi-attribute assessment of road design alternatives and the best road design alternative is determined. The research has concluded that the COPRAS method is appropriate for use.

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