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Integration of Functional Resonance Analysis with Multicriteria Analysis for Sociotechnical Systems Risk Management.
Ali Alboghobeish1, Gholam Abbas Shirali1
1Department of Occupational Safety and Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Summary
This study identifies and prioritizes risks in water reservoir construction using Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Initial studies and excavation emerged as critical functions requiring careful risk management.
Area of Science:
- Civil Engineering
- Risk Management
- Agricultural Infrastructure
Background:
- Water reservoirs are crucial for agricultural water supply, especially during peak demand.
- Reservoir construction projects face inherent risks and functional variability.
- Effective risk identification and prioritization are essential for project success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify emerging risks associated with functional variability in water reservoir construction.
- To prioritize these identified risks using a robust analytical method.
- To assess the suitability of FRAM and AHP for analyzing and managing construction risks.
Main Methods:
- Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM) was employed to assess variability, dependencies, and barriers.
- Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) was utilized to prioritize functions based on identified risks.
- Quantitative analysis was performed to determine the significance of various construction functions.
Main Results:
- FRAM modeling highlighted potential high variability in five key functions.
- "Initial studies on the construction of the pool" (weight: 0.310) and "excavation" (weight: 0.308) were identified as the most critical functions.
- The study confirmed the effectiveness of AHP in aggregating and prioritizing variability.
Conclusions:
- The integrated approach of FRAM and AHP provides a powerful tool for understanding and managing risks in complex infrastructure projects.
- Prioritizing "initial studies" and "excavation" is vital for mitigating risks in water reservoir construction.
- AHP serves as a valuable method for identifying and aggregating performance variability in engineering projects.
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