A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM

To enhance the safety management of steel-truss-bridge construction, an evaluation method based on the improved DEMATEL–ISM was proposed to analyze the risk factors involved in such construction. Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) is a method for systematic factor analysis tha...

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Main Authors: Xudong Wang, Changming Hu, Jing Liang, Juan Wang, Siyuan Dong
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/3041
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author Xudong Wang
Changming Hu
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Juan Wang
Siyuan Dong
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Siyuan Dong
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description To enhance the safety management of steel-truss-bridge construction, an evaluation method based on the improved DEMATEL–ISM was proposed to analyze the risk factors involved in such construction. Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) is a method for systematic factor analysis that utilizes graph-theory and -matrix tools, allowing for the assessment of the existence and strength of relationships between elements by analyzing the logical and direct impact relationships among various elements in a system. The distinctive feature of Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) is the decomposing of complex systems into several subsystems (elements) and constructing the system into a multi-level hierarchical structural model through algebraic operations. Specifically, triangular fuzzy numbers are introduced initially to improve the direct influence matrix in the DEMATEL method, thereby reducing the subjectivity of expert evaluations. The degree of influence, influenced degree, centrality degree, and causality degree of each influencing factor are determined and ranked based on the above analysis. In response to the characteristics of top-push construction, 20 key factors were selected from four aspects: “human, material, environment, and management”. The top five identified influencing factors are displacement during pushing (X10), safety-management qualification (X18), local buckling (X14), overturning of steel beams (X13), and collision with bridge piers during guide beam installation (X7). Subsequently, corresponding solutions were proposed for different influencing factors. The results of the study offer targeted measures to enhance the safety management of steel truss bridge construction and provide a reference for accident prevention.
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spelling doaj.art-1da9c66ff503407c90202b15987a55952023-12-22T13:58:17ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-12-011312304110.3390/buildings13123041A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISMXudong Wang0Changming Hu1Jing Liang2Juan Wang3Siyuan Dong4School of Resources and Environment, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, ChinaSchool of Civil & Architecture Engineering, Xi’an Technological University, Xi’an 710021, ChinaSchool of Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, ChinaXi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, ChinaTo enhance the safety management of steel-truss-bridge construction, an evaluation method based on the improved DEMATEL–ISM was proposed to analyze the risk factors involved in such construction. Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) is a method for systematic factor analysis that utilizes graph-theory and -matrix tools, allowing for the assessment of the existence and strength of relationships between elements by analyzing the logical and direct impact relationships among various elements in a system. The distinctive feature of Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) is the decomposing of complex systems into several subsystems (elements) and constructing the system into a multi-level hierarchical structural model through algebraic operations. Specifically, triangular fuzzy numbers are introduced initially to improve the direct influence matrix in the DEMATEL method, thereby reducing the subjectivity of expert evaluations. The degree of influence, influenced degree, centrality degree, and causality degree of each influencing factor are determined and ranked based on the above analysis. In response to the characteristics of top-push construction, 20 key factors were selected from four aspects: “human, material, environment, and management”. The top five identified influencing factors are displacement during pushing (X10), safety-management qualification (X18), local buckling (X14), overturning of steel beams (X13), and collision with bridge piers during guide beam installation (X7). Subsequently, corresponding solutions were proposed for different influencing factors. The results of the study offer targeted measures to enhance the safety management of steel truss bridge construction and provide a reference for accident prevention.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/3041safety engineeringsteel truss beam bridge constructiondecision test and evaluation test methodexplanatory structural-modeling methodhierarchical progressive-hierarchy modeltriangular fuzzy number
spellingShingle Xudong Wang
Changming Hu
Jing Liang
Juan Wang
Siyuan Dong
A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM
Buildings
safety engineering
steel truss beam bridge construction
decision test and evaluation test method
explanatory structural-modeling method
hierarchical progressive-hierarchy model
triangular fuzzy number
title A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM
title_full A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM
title_fullStr A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM
title_full_unstemmed A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM
title_short A Study of the Factors Influencing the Construction Risk of Steel Truss Bridges Based on the Improved DEMATEL–ISM
title_sort study of the factors influencing the construction risk of steel truss bridges based on the improved dematel ism
topic safety engineering
steel truss beam bridge construction
decision test and evaluation test method
explanatory structural-modeling method
hierarchical progressive-hierarchy model
triangular fuzzy number
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/3041
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