Abstract
Varieties of materials are available for roof housing construction but selecting the appropriate material is a complex and ponderous task. In order to choose the right material, a multitude of performance criteria would need to be considered. This research aims to develop a knowledge-based decision support system for material selection (KDSMS) to facilitate the selection of optimal material for different sub elements of roof design. This model consists of a knowledge base and databases to store different types of roofing materials with their corresponding performance characteristics. Knowledge is elicited from domain experts and extensive literature review. The proposed system employs the use of TOPSIS (Technique of ranking Preferences by Similarity to the Ideal Solution) multiple criteria decision making method, to solve the materials selection and optimisation problem where initial cost, maintenance cost, thermal performance and sustainability criteria are considered among others. The proposed system is currently being developed for the housing sector in Northern Ireland. This paper presents and explains the framework of the proposed system.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Sept 2009 |
| Event | COBRA 2009 - University of Cape Town Duration: 10 Sept 2009 → … http://www.rics.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | COBRA 2009 |
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| Period | 10/09/09 → … |
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Keywords
- Decision support system
- Knowledge-based system
- Roofing material selection
- TOPSIS