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  • FATE group decision support system in transportation decision making

    Creator:
    Taekratok, Thaweesak
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    Two interesting challenges have been created in the traditional transportation planning process through recent adoption of more interactive roles by Federal, State and local transportation agencies and of those representing the communities being impacted by proposed transportation projects. First, the decision-making groups that formerly included solely transportation and related professionals...
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    Decision Support System in Transportation Decision Making IJs)tSA'IiISI Two interesting challenges have

  • Fuzzy logic for improved dilemma zone identification : a simulator study

    Creator:
    Moore, Derek
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    The Type-II dilemma zone refers to the segment of roadway approaching an intersection where drivers have difficulty deciding to stop or proceed through at the onset of the circular yellow (CY) indication. Signalized intersection safety can be improved when the dilemma zone is correctly identified and steps are taken to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ............................................................................32 4.1.2 Decision Making

  • Safety and efficiency benefits of traffic signal countdown timers : a driving simulator study

    Creator:
    Islam, Mohammad Rabiul
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    Traffic signal countdown timers (TSCT) are innovative, practical and cost effective technologies with the potential to improve efficiency and safety at signalized intersections. The purpose of these devices is to assist motorists in decision making at signalized intersections with real time signal change information. While successful implementation of these devices...
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    intersections. The purpose of these devices is to assist motorists in decision making at signalized

  • Construction risks allocation : optimal risk allocation decision support model

    Creator:
    Alsalman, Ali Abdullah
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    It has been suggested that projects in the construction industry are subject to risks more than other industries. However, there is often little parity in allocation of risks in the construction industry. Usually, project participants allocate risks by aversion where owners tend to shift risks to the primary contractor, who...
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    . This dissertation uses the research findings and the rational decision- making process to develop a

  • Interactive Genetic Algorithms for watershed planning : an investigation of usability and human-centered design

    Creator:
    Piemonti, Adriana Debora
    Abstract:
    Degradation of watersheds is a major concern in areas where adverse climate effects and unsustainable use of the natural resources have caused extensive stresses to watershed systems (e.g., increased floods, increased droughts, worsened in-stream water quality) through the years. While considerable efforts are being made to generate technical solutions that...
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    decision makers. Participatory modeling and design approaches have, as a result, become popular in the

  • Multiobjective Optimization of Wetlands for Attaining Flood, Water Quality and Bird Habitat Benefits

    Creator:
    Noa-Yarasca, Efrain
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    A significant number of historically existing wetlands that naturally stored rainwater and attenuated flood peaks have now been drained and employed as new farming areas. Beyond the water quality and flow problem, this has resulted in loss of natural habitats of diverse ecological species. Restoring wetlands have hence been proposed...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Efrain Noa Yarasca for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering

  • Multi-objective Optimization of Reservoir Operation Under Uncertainty with Robust and Flexible Decision Variables

    Creator:
    Hosseini, Parnian
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    Optimization of reservoir operation is involves various competing objectives for a scarce resource (water). To find the optimal operation of reservoirs, it is essential to consider multiple objectives simultaneously. There are various sources of uncertainty associated with the reservoir operation problem that should be considered as well. The overarching goal...
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    in this study. Flexibility in decision making is a fairly recent approach in water resources