Quality function deployment for buildable and sustainable construction. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Singhaputtangkul Natee, Sui Pheng Low, Evelyn A.L. Teo.
• Authors: Natee, Singhaputtangkul; Low, Sui Pheng; Teo, Evelyn A. L
• Contents: Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Background; 1.3 Significance of Issue; 1.4 Aim of the Book; 1.5 Research Problems; 1.6 Research Objectives; 1.7 Knowledge Gaps; 1.8 Scope of the Book; 1.9 Research Strategy; 1.10 Structure of the Book; 2 Decision Making and Quality Function Deployment (QFD); 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Concepts of Decision Making; 2.2.1 Human Decision Making; 2.2.2 Group Decision Making; 2.2.3 Complexities in Group Decision Making; 2.2.4 Decision-Making Models; 2.3 Knowledge Management System (KMS). 2.4 Components of KBDSS2.4.1 Knowledge Acquisition and Knowledge-Based System; 2.4.2 Blackboard; 2.4.3 Inference Engine; 2.4.4 User Interface; 2.5 Decision-Making Techniques; 2.5.1 Multiobjective Decision Making (MODM); 2.5.2 Multiattribute Decision Making (MADM); 2.5.2.1 Topsis; 2.5.2.2 ELECTRE; 2.5.2.3 Bayesian Network (BN); 2.5.2.4 AHP; 2.5.2.5 MADM Combined with Fuzzy Techniques; 2.6 Fuzzy Set Theory; 2.6.1 Fuzzy Sets; 2.6.2 Basic Operations of Fuzzy Sets; 2.6.3 Determining Fuzzy Preference Index; 2.6.4 Translating Fuzzy Number into Crisp Number. 2.6.5 Translating Fuzzy Number into Fuzzy Linguistic Term2.7 Consensus Scheme; 2.7.1 Fuzzy Consensus Scheme; 2.7.2 Guideline Procedure for the Fuzzy Consensus Scheme; 2.8 Introduction to QFD; 2.9 Benefits of QFD; 2.10 Use of QFD in the Building Industry; 2.10.1 Implementing QFD During the Early Design Stage; 2.10.2 Implementing QFD During the Detailed Design Stage; 2.11 Customers of QFD; 2.12 Components of QFD; 2.12.1 Structure of the House of Quality; 2.12.2 Construction of the HOQ; 2.13 Improvement on Conventional QFD; 2.13.1 Identifying Key Criteria Using the QFD Approach. 2.13.2 Identifying Possible Materials and Designs Using the QFD Approach2.13.3 Establishing the KMS; 2.13.4 Promoting Spontaneity in the Communication and Integration Process; 2.13.5 Applying the Fuzzy Set Theory to Translate Subjective Criteria; 2.13.6 Applying the Consensus Scheme to Reach Optimized Consensus Solutions; 2.14 Development of the Conceptual KBDSS-QFD Tool; 2.15 Summary; 3 Criteria for Assessment of Building Envelopes; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Concepts of Total Building Performance (TBP); 3.2.1 Indoor Air Quality Performance; 3.2.2 Visual Performance; 3.2.3 Thermal Performance. 3.2.4 Building Integrity Performance3.2.5 Spatial Performance; 3.2.6 Acoustic Performance; 3.3 Sustainability; 3.4 Buildability; 3.5 Identification of Criteria; 3.5.1 Energy Efficiency; 3.5.2 Acoustic Protection Performance; 3.5.3 Weather Protection Performance; 3.5.4 Visual Performance; 3.5.5 Initial Costs; 3.5.6 Simplicity of Design Details; 3.5.7 Material Deliveries from Suppliers; 3.5.8 Community Disturbance; 3.5.9 Long-Term Burdens; 3.5.10 Durability; 3.5.11 Appearance Demands; 3.5.12 Health, Safety, and Security of the Occupants and Society; 3.5.13 Energy Consumption.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 690.028/6; Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction; Sustainable architecture; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General; Sustainable architecture; Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction; Engineering; Construction Management; Sustainable Development; Computational Intelligence; Operation Research/Decision Theory; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789812878496; 9812878491
• Related ISBNs: 9789812878489; 9812878483; 9789812878489
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 28, 2015).
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