Abstract
The aim of this paper is to familiarize the reader with the general application of MCDM methods on a specific example of City Logistics in order to find the optimal solution for operation of the territory. In its introductory part, methods used for quantitative evaluation of variant solutions are briefly described, and then the so-called Forces Decision Matrix Method (FDMM) including the determination of criteria weights using pairwise comparison of variants according to individual criteria on the specific example is applied. In the final part of the paper, the advantages and disadvantages of using this method for more complex tasks with multiple variant solutions based on the results of the practical example are evaluated and the so-called Saaty’s method based on the quantitative pair-wise comparison to partially eliminate differences in the mutual evaluation of weights and criteria is mentioned.
1 Introduction
Deciding between several alternatives, where only one optimum is accepted as a result of the whole process, is one of the frequent tasks of City Logistics that we can encounter in practical life. To solve this problem, several methods are used in common practice, whichwork essentially on a similar principle - first, to assess multiple variant solutions of a given problem according to selected criteria, and then to determine the final ranking of these variants. However, these methods differ from each other in the way in which we determine the weights between the individual criteria and how we evaluate the degree to which the variant solutions fulfilled the selected criteria [1]. In the following part of this paper, an introduction to the literature research and methods of multi-criteria analysis (including the methods for determination of criteria weights) are briefly presented, followed by the FDMM method using a pairwise comparison to determine criteria weights on the example when selecting the suitable vehicle for operation of the territory.
2 Literature review in the context of multi-criteria analysis
According to [2, 3, 4], MCDM method is a technique that combines alternative’s performance across numerous, contradicting, qualitative and/ or quantitative criteria and results in a solution requiring a consensus. Knowledge garnered from many fields, including behavioral decision theory, computer technology, economics, information systems and mathematics is used. Since the 1960s, many MCDM techniques and approaches have been developed, proposed and implemented successfully in many application areas [2, 5, 6]. The objective of MCDM is not to suggest the best decision, but to aid decision makers in selecting shortlisted alternatives or a single alternative that fulfills their requirements and is in line with their preferences [2, 7, 8, 9] mentioned that at early stages, knowledge of MCDM methods and an appropriate understanding of the perspectives of DM themselves (players who are involved in decision process) are essential for efficient and effective DM. There are several MCDM methods available such as the analytical hierarchal process (AHP), the analytical network process (ANP), TOPSIS, data envelopment analysis (DEA) and fuzzy decision-making [2, 10]. MCDM has been one of the fastest growing problem areas in many disciplines [2, 11]. Over the past decade, many researchers have applied these methods in the field of traffic engineering and City Logistics in making decisions [12, 13]. All the methods are equally capable of making decisions under uncertainty, and each one has its own advantages [2]. A pre-requisite for using multi-criteria analysis is a larger number of quantifiable criteria that we include into decision making [14, 15]. The usual output of multi-criteria analysis can be either the selection of the optimal variant from the set of assessed variants, but also the ordering of individual variants in descending (ascending) order according to given preferences [16]. A typical use of multi-criteria analysis might be, for example, a decision-making process on a bypass road across a city that takes into account construction costs, environmental impacts, length of the driving time and other criteria [17]. According to [17], the method consists of four consecutive steps: identification of alternatives and criteria, evaluation (quantification) of criteria, allocation of weights (normalization) and calculation of evaluation. The first step involves identifying your own alternatives (between which we decide) and the criteria (which we want to include into the analysis). In the second step, we must evaluate these criteria numerically. If the criterion is already a numerical variable (e.g. price, distance, time, etc.) its value can be used directly. However, it is always necessary to perform the transformation so that the better variant is evaluated by a higher (or lower, which is less common) number. For this purpose, the minus sign can be prefixed to the numerical variables (the criterion can have a negative value) or subtracted from the appropriately selected constant. However, in case of numerical and non-numerical variables, the more common is (according to their advantageousness) to order variants from the least advantageous to the most advantageous and their sequential numbering by natural numbers 1, 2, 3, etc. In the case some alternatives are equal, it is possible to give them the same rating - it is not necessary that the value in all rows of the table was different [17, 18].
2.1 Determination of criteria weights and calculation of variant solutions evaluation
The quantification of criteria is followed by the third step of multi-criteria analysis, namely the allocation of individual weights to criteria (the so-called normalization). These weights must be allocated in such a way that the product of the criteria and weight evaluation corresponds to the meaning that the given criterion has for us [17, 18]. The ranking method, the scoring method and the various pairwise comparison methods are most commonly used to determine the criteria weights [19]. The ranking method works on the principle of allocating points to individual criteria according to their significance and then calculating the criteria weights from the proportion of allocated points for a given criterion and the sum of all allocated points among the criteria. This method works with ordinal information about the order of objects. The scoring method is beside the ranking method based on the scale selection and allocation of points to individual criteria, but that works with cardinal information quantifying the difference between objects (e.g. Metfessel’s allocation). The third group of methods used for determination of criteria weights represents the various pairwise comparison methods. Some methods from this group require always to determine order in each pair (e.g. Fuller’s method), while others allow equality when comparison in pair and might use even cardinal type of information (e.g. Saaty’s method) [20, 21, 22]. The last step of multi-criteria analysis is the calculation of variant solutions evaluation. For custom selection of variants exist also a number of different methods, some of which might be combined. In the next part of the paper, the so-called Forces Decision Matrix Method (FDMM) using the determination of criteria weights by the pairwise comparison method will be applied to our concrete example when selecting the suitable vehicle for operation of the territory in City Logistics.
3 Application of FDMM method on the specific assignment
When applying the FDMM method, the weights of the individual criteria and the actual variant solutions evaluation are determined by the already mentioned pairwise comparison method. By the comparison of two criteria (variants), more important criterion (variant) is denoted by „1“, less important by „0“. This is followed by the mentioned standardization so that the sum of all criteria weights resp. variant solutions evaluation was equal to 1. To the main advantages of the FDMM method includes its simplicity, quick application to the given task and also the elimination of subjectivity in determining the criteria weights. The major disadvantage is the large variation in determination of criteria weights and the criteria evaluation [23].
3.1 Criteria
The following four criteria have been chosen to select the suitable vehicle for operation of the territory in City Logistics and are sorted in descending order according to their importance (significance) from the point of view of the potential buyer of the vehicle. For our example, the following criteria were used:
Criteria values according to variant solutions [24].
Criterion / Variant solutions | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K1 [CZK] | 1 141 143,- | 1 141 668,- | 1 105 787,- | 1 009 019,- | 978 769,- | 913 550,- | 846 879,- |
K2 [m3] | 15.5 | 14.0 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.2 | 14.2 | 16.0 |
K3 [kg] | 1 218 | 1 225 | 1 045 | 1 365 | 1 408 | 1 219 | 740 |
K4 [l/100 km] | 7.9 | 7.7 | 7.6 | 6.4 | 8.5 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
Standardization of individual criteria weights [author].
Criterion (i = 1,2,3,4) | K1 | K2 | K3 | K4 | Σwi | Weight vi |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
K1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.50 |
K2 | 0 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.33 |
K3 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 1 | 0.17 |
K4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0.00 |
Σ | - | - | - | - | 6 | 1.00 |
K1: New vehicle purchase price [CZK],
K2: Loading space capacity indicated by the manufacturer [m3],
K3: Vehicle payload indicated by the manufacturer [kg],
K4: Average vehicle consumption indicated by the manufacturer [l/100 km].
K1 and K4 are the minimization criteria (in case of comparison of variant solutions the variant with lower value of the criterion will be more preferable), while K2 and K3 are the maximization criteria (in case of comparison of variant solutions the variant with higher value of the criterion will be more preferable).
3.2 Variant solutions
As a variant solutions, a total of 7 light commercial vehicles from various manufacturers suitable for servicing the area with the urban character of the development were selected for the model example. These are the following vehicles:
D1: Volkswagen Crafter 35,
D2: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 316 CDI,
D3: Ford Transit EcoBlue 170k,
D4: Citroen Jumper Furgon,
D5: Peugeot Boxer FT Active 350,
D6: Renault Master dCi 130 L3H3,
D7: Iveco Daily.
The values of individual criteria (K1 - K4) for these vehicles (D1 - D7) are listed in the following Table 1.
3.3 Determination of criteria weights
As stated in chapter 3 of this paper, by pairwise comparison of two criteria to determine their weight, more important criterion has the value „1“ and less important criterion has the value „0". Normalized weights of the individual criteria (the so-called significance coefficients in [%]) are then determined by the simple relation of standardization according to [25, 26, 27] as:
on condition that
where wi is the partial sum of the significance of the i-th criterion (non-standard weight) [-], vi is the standard weight of the i-th criterion [%] and n is the number of criteria.
If we apply this procedure to our model example, the table of pairwised comparison criteria will have the following form [28].
Criterion K1 will have the weight v1 = 0.50, criterion K2 will have the weight v2 = 0.33, criterion K3 will have the weight v3 = 0.17 and criterion K4 will have the weight v4 = 0.00.
3.4 Pairwise comparison of variants according to individual criteria
Similarly to the pairwise comparison of individual criteria according to their significance, we will apply this procedure stated in the equation (1) and (2) also in pairwise comparison of variant solutions according to individual criteria. Since we work with a total of 4 criteria (K1 - K4) in the model example, the output will be 4 tables (see Tables 3, 4, 5 and 6) with standardized weights of variant solutions.
Standardization of variant solutions weights’ according to criterion K1 [author].
Variant solutions (j = 1,. . . ,7) | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | Σwj | Weight vj |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D1 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.05 |
D2 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
D3 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.09 |
D4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.14 |
D5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.19 |
D6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 5 | 0.24 |
D7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 6 | 0.29 |
Σ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 1.00 |
Standardization of variant solutions weights’ according to criterion K2 [author].
Variant solutions (j = 1,. . . ,7) | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | Σwj | Weight vj |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.24 |
D2 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
D3 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.14 |
D4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.09 |
D5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.19 |
D6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0.05 |
D7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 6 | 0.29 |
Σ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 1.00 |
Standardization of variant solutions weights’ according to criterion K3 [author].
Variant solutions (j = 1,. . . ,7) | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | Σwj | Weight vj |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D1 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.09 |
D2 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.19 |
D3 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.05 |
D4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.24 |
D5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.29 |
D6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 3 | 0.14 |
D7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0.00 |
Σ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 1.00 |
Standardization of variant solutions weights’ according to criterion K4 [author].
Variant solutions (j = 1,. . . ,7) | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | Σwj | Weight vj |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.09 |
D2 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.19 |
D3 | 1 | 1 | - | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.24 |
D4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.29 |
D5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
D6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 0.14 |
D7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 1 | 0.05 |
Σ | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 1.00 |
Such standardized weights of variant solutions according to individual criteria K1 - K4 will together with the standardized weights of these criteria (subchapter 3.3) enter the final decision table FDMM, from which it will be possible to determine the optimal variant solution (vehicle).
4 Discussion (Decision table FDMM)
When applying the FDMM method, all the standardized weights of the individual criteria are first multiplied with the standardized weights of variant solutions and then added together to obtain a weighted sum for each variant solution [29, 30]. The optimal variant solution (vehicle) is the one that has the highest weighted sum value. The optimal solution and the following order of variant solutions for our specific task demonstrate the Table 7.
Final decision table FDMM [author].
Criterion Ki | Criterion | Weights of variant solutions Dj [-] | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
weight [-] | D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | Sum of weights [-] | |
K1 – purchase price [CZK] | 0.50 | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 1.00 |
K2 – loading space [m3] | 0.33 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.29 | 1.00 |
K3 – vehicle payload [kg] | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 0.05 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
K4 – consumption [l/100 km] | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
Weighted sum of weights [-] | 0.12 | 0.03 | 0.10 | 0.14 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.24 | 1.00 | |
Order of variant solutions | 5. | 7. | 6. | 4. | 2. | 3. | 1. |
Based on the multi-criteria analysis it is clear that the variant solution D7 (Iveco Daily) will be the most suitable vehicle for operation of the territory. According to the analysis, this variant solution (see Figure 1) seems to be optimal mainly due to its low purchase price and the large volume of loading space capacity. Although the vehicle payload and the average vehicle consumption compared to other vehicles (variant solutions) are disadvantageous, due to the insignificance of these criteria this fact does not have an essential impact on the final decision of the customer whether to purchase this vehicle or not.
![Figure 1 Variant solution D7 – Iveco Daily [31].](/document/doi/10.1515/eng-2020-0023/asset/graphic/j_eng-2020-0023_fig_001.jpg)
Variant solution D7 – Iveco Daily [31].
As the second best vehicle fulfilling the given criteria was placed the variant solution D5 (Peugeot Boxer FT Active 350, see in Figure 2).
![Figure 2 Variant solution D5 – Peugeot Boxer [32].](/document/doi/10.1515/eng-2020-0023/asset/graphic/j_eng-2020-0023_fig_002.jpg)
Variant solution D5 – Peugeot Boxer [32].
On the third place in our model example ended the variant solution D6 (Renault Master dCi 130 L3H3, see in Figure 3).
![Figure 3 Variant solution D6 – Renault Master [33].](/document/doi/10.1515/eng-2020-0023/asset/graphic/j_eng-2020-0023_fig_003.jpg)
Variant solution D6 – Renault Master [33].
As already mentioned, the main advantage of the FDMM method is its simplicity and quick application. However, on a concrete example, man can see that there are quite large differences in the mutual evaluation of weights and criteria, which might quite fundamentally affect the final decision on the optimal solution. To partially eliminate and reduce these large differences, it is preferable to use the so-called Saaty’s method based on the quantitative pairwise comparison, which (in addition to selecting the preferred criterion) allows to determine the size of this preference by using a point scale of odd numbers from 1 to 9. For a more sensitive expression of the preference size, it is also possible to use the intermediate stage from even numbers from 2 to 8. Compared to the pairwise comparison of criteria and variant solutions applied to the model example (where we only work with two preferences „0“ and „1“), we have available up to nine preferences that allow a more sensitive differentiation of weights and criteria. The disadvantage of this method is especially for tasks with multiple criteria its duration (time consuming) and confusion. Generally (not only in the field of City Logistics), there are many other criteria that have to be further considered while making decisions. It always depends on the expert who carries out the research, which criteria will be taken into account and how their weights will be set.
5 Conclusion
The aim of this paper was to present the general application of MCDM method on a specific example of City Logistics in order to find the optimal solution for operation of the territory. In its introductory part, the literature review and several methods used for quantitative evaluation of variant solutions were described, and then the so-called Forces Decision Matrix Method (FDMM) including the determination of criteria weights using pairwise comparison of variants according to individual criteria on the specific example was applied. In the discussion, the advantages and disadvantages of using this method for more complex tasks with multiple variant solutions based on the results of the practical example were evaluated and the so-called Saaty’s method based on the quantitative pairwise comparison to partially eliminate differences in the mutual evaluation of weights and criteria was mentioned.
Acknowledgement
This manuscript was supported within solving the research project entitled “Autonomous mobility in the context of regional development LTC19009” of the INTER-EXCELLENCE programme, the VES 19 INTER-COST subprogramme.
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- Use of mathematical models and computer software for analysis of traffic noise
- New developments on EDR (Event Data Recorder) for automated vehicles
- General Application of Multiple Criteria Decision Making Methods for Finding the Optimal Solution in City Logistics
- The influence of the cargo weight and its position on the braking characteristics of light commercial vehicles
- Modeling the Delivery Routes Carried out by Automated Guided Vehicles when Using the Specific Mathematical Optimization Method
- Modelling of the system “driver - automation - autonomous vehicle - road”
- Limitations of the effectiveness of Weigh in Motion systems
- Long-term urban traffic monitoring based on wireless multi-sensor network
- The issue of addressing the lack of parking spaces for road freight transport in cities - a case study
- Simulation of the Use of the Material Handling Equipment in the Operation Process
- The use of simulation modelling for determining the capacity of railway lines in the Czech conditions
- Proposals for Using the NFC Technology in Regional Passenger Transport in the Slovak Republic
- Optimisation of Transport Capacity of a Railway Siding Through Construction-Reconstruction Measures
- Proposal of Methodology to Calculate Necessary Number of Autonomous Trucks for Trolleys and Efficiency Evaluation
- Special Issue: Automation in Finland
- 5G Based Machine Remote Operation Development Utilizing Digital Twin
- On-line moisture content estimation of saw dust via machine vision
- Data analysis of a paste thickener
- Programming and control for skill-based robots
- Using Digital Twin Technology in Engineering Education – Course Concept to Explore Benefits and Barriers
- Intelligent methods for root cause analysis behind the center line deviation of the steel strip
- Engaging Building Automation Data Visualisation Using Building Information Modelling and Progressive Web Application
- Real-time measurement system for determining metal concentrations in water-intensive processes
- A tool for finding inclusion clusters in steel SEM specimens
- An overview of current safety requirements for autonomous machines – review of standards
- Expertise and Uncertainty Processing with Nonlinear Scaling and Fuzzy Systems for Automation
- Towards online adaptation of digital twins
- Special Issue: ICE-SEAM 2019
- Fatigue Strength Analysis of S34MnV Steel by Accelerated Staircase Test
- The Effect of Discharge Current and Pulse-On Time on Biocompatible Zr-based BMG Sinking-EDM
- Dynamic characteristic of partially debonded sandwich of ferry ro-ro’s car deck: a numerical modeling
- Vibration-based damage identification for ship sandwich plate using finite element method
- Investigation of post-weld heat treatment (T6) and welding orientation on the strength of TIG-welded AL6061
- The effect of nozzle hole diameter of 3D printing on porosity and tensile strength parts using polylactic acid material
- Investigation of Meshing Strategy on Mechanical Behaviour of Hip Stem Implant Design Using FEA
- The effect of multi-stage modification on the performance of Savonius water turbines under the horizontal axis condition
- Special Issue: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering
- The effects of various parameters on the strengths of adhesives layer in a lightweight floor system
- Analysis of reliability of compressed masonry structures
- Estimation of Sport Facilities by Means of Technical-Economic Indicator
- Integral bridge and culvert design, Designer’s experience
- A FEM analysis of the settlement of a tall building situated on loess subsoil
- Behaviour of steel sheeting connections with self-drilling screws under variable loading
- Resistance of plug & play N type RHS truss connections
- Comparison of strength and stiffness parameters of purlins with different cross-sections of profiles
- Bearing capacity of floating geosynthetic encased columns (GEC) determined on the basis of CPTU penetration tests
- The effect of the stress distribution of anchorage and stress in the textured layer on the durability of new anchorages
- Analysis of tender procedure phases parameters for railroad construction works
- Special Issue: Terotechnology 2019
- The Use of Statistical Functions for the Selection of Laser Texturing Parameters
- Properties of Laser Additive Deposited Metallic Powder of Inconel 625
- Numerical Simulation of Laser Welding Dissimilar Low Carbon and Austenitic Steel Joint
- Assessment of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings on the Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy
- Characteristics of selected measures of stress triaxiality near the crack tip for 145Cr6 steel - 3D issues for stationary cracks
- Assessment of technical risk in maintenance and improvement of a manufacturing process
- Experimental studies on the possibility of using a pulsed laser for spot welding of thin metallic foils
- Angular position control system of pneumatic artificial muscles
- The properties of lubricated friction pairs with diamond-like carbon coatings
- Effect of laser beam trajectory on pocket geometry in laser micromachining
- Special Issue: Annual Engineering and Vocational Education Conference
- The Employability Skills Needed To Face the Demands of Work in the Future: Systematic Literature Reviews
- Enhancing Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Vocational Education through Scaffolding-Problem Based Learning
- Technology-Integrated Project-Based Learning for Pre-Service Teacher Education: A Systematic Literature Review
- A Study on Water Absorption and Mechanical Properties in Epoxy-Bamboo Laminate Composite with Varying Immersion Temperatures
- Enhancing Students’ Ability in Learning Process of Programming Language using Adaptive Learning Systems: A Literature Review
- Topical Issue on Mathematical Modelling in Applied Sciences, III
- An innovative learning approach for solar power forecasting using genetic algorithm and artificial neural network
- Hands-on Learning In STEM: Revisiting Educational Robotics as a Learning Style Precursor
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- Fabrication of aluminium covetic casts under different voltages and amperages of direct current
- Inhibition effect of the synergistic properties of 4-methyl-norvalin and 2-methoxy-4-formylphenol on the electrochemical deterioration of P4 low carbon mold steel
- Logistic regression in modeling and assessment of transport services
- Design and development of ultra-light front and rear axle of experimental vehicle
- Enhancement of cured cement using environmental waste: particleboards incorporating nano slag
- Evaluating ERP System Merging Success In Chemical Companies: System Quality, Information Quality, And Service Quality
- Accuracy of boundary layer treatments at different Reynolds scales
- Evaluation of stabiliser material using a waste additive mixture
- Optimisation of stress distribution in a highly loaded radial-axial gas microturbine using FEM
- Analysis of modern approaches for the prediction of electric energy consumption
- Surface Hardening of Aluminium Alloy with Addition of Zinc Particles by Friction Stir Processing
- Development and refinement of the Variational Method based on Polynomial Solutions of Schrödinger Equation
- Comparison of two methods for determining Q95 reference flow in the mouth of the surface catchment basin of the Meia Ponte river, state of Goiás, Brazil
- Applying Intelligent Portfolio Management to the Evaluation of Stalled Construction Projects
- Disjoint Sum of Products by Orthogonalizing Difference-Building ⴱ
- The Development of Information System with Strategic Planning for Integrated System in the Indonesian Pharmaceutical Company
- Simulation for Design and Material Selection of a Deep Placement Fertilizer Applicator for Soybean Cultivation
- Modeling transportation routes of the pick-up system using location problem: a case study
- Pinless friction stir spot welding of aluminium alloy with copper interlayer
- Roof Geometry in Building Design
- Review Articles
- Silicon-Germanium Dioxide and Aluminum Indium Gallium Arsenide-Based Acoustic Optic Modulators
- RZ Line Coding Scheme With Direct Laser Modulation for Upgrading Optical Transmission Systems
- LOGI Conference 2019
- Autonomous vans - the planning process of transport tasks
- Drivers ’reaction time research in the conditions in the real traffic
- Design and evaluation of a new intersection model to minimize congestions using VISSIM software
- Mathematical approaches for improving the efficiency of railway transport
- An experimental analysis of the driver’s attention during train driving
- Risks associated with Logistics 4.0 and their minimization using Blockchain
- Service quality of the urban public transport companies and sustainable city logistics
- Charging electric cars as a way to increase the use of energy produced from RES
- The impact of the truck loads on the braking efficiency assessment
- Application of virtual and augmented reality in automotive
- Dispatching policy evaluation for transport of ready mixed concrete
- Use of mathematical models and computer software for analysis of traffic noise
- New developments on EDR (Event Data Recorder) for automated vehicles
- General Application of Multiple Criteria Decision Making Methods for Finding the Optimal Solution in City Logistics
- The influence of the cargo weight and its position on the braking characteristics of light commercial vehicles
- Modeling the Delivery Routes Carried out by Automated Guided Vehicles when Using the Specific Mathematical Optimization Method
- Modelling of the system “driver - automation - autonomous vehicle - road”
- Limitations of the effectiveness of Weigh in Motion systems
- Long-term urban traffic monitoring based on wireless multi-sensor network
- The issue of addressing the lack of parking spaces for road freight transport in cities - a case study
- Simulation of the Use of the Material Handling Equipment in the Operation Process
- The use of simulation modelling for determining the capacity of railway lines in the Czech conditions
- Proposals for Using the NFC Technology in Regional Passenger Transport in the Slovak Republic
- Optimisation of Transport Capacity of a Railway Siding Through Construction-Reconstruction Measures
- Proposal of Methodology to Calculate Necessary Number of Autonomous Trucks for Trolleys and Efficiency Evaluation
- Special Issue: Automation in Finland
- 5G Based Machine Remote Operation Development Utilizing Digital Twin
- On-line moisture content estimation of saw dust via machine vision
- Data analysis of a paste thickener
- Programming and control for skill-based robots
- Using Digital Twin Technology in Engineering Education – Course Concept to Explore Benefits and Barriers
- Intelligent methods for root cause analysis behind the center line deviation of the steel strip
- Engaging Building Automation Data Visualisation Using Building Information Modelling and Progressive Web Application
- Real-time measurement system for determining metal concentrations in water-intensive processes
- A tool for finding inclusion clusters in steel SEM specimens
- An overview of current safety requirements for autonomous machines – review of standards
- Expertise and Uncertainty Processing with Nonlinear Scaling and Fuzzy Systems for Automation
- Towards online adaptation of digital twins
- Special Issue: ICE-SEAM 2019
- Fatigue Strength Analysis of S34MnV Steel by Accelerated Staircase Test
- The Effect of Discharge Current and Pulse-On Time on Biocompatible Zr-based BMG Sinking-EDM
- Dynamic characteristic of partially debonded sandwich of ferry ro-ro’s car deck: a numerical modeling
- Vibration-based damage identification for ship sandwich plate using finite element method
- Investigation of post-weld heat treatment (T6) and welding orientation on the strength of TIG-welded AL6061
- The effect of nozzle hole diameter of 3D printing on porosity and tensile strength parts using polylactic acid material
- Investigation of Meshing Strategy on Mechanical Behaviour of Hip Stem Implant Design Using FEA
- The effect of multi-stage modification on the performance of Savonius water turbines under the horizontal axis condition
- Special Issue: Recent Advances in Civil Engineering
- The effects of various parameters on the strengths of adhesives layer in a lightweight floor system
- Analysis of reliability of compressed masonry structures
- Estimation of Sport Facilities by Means of Technical-Economic Indicator
- Integral bridge and culvert design, Designer’s experience
- A FEM analysis of the settlement of a tall building situated on loess subsoil
- Behaviour of steel sheeting connections with self-drilling screws under variable loading
- Resistance of plug & play N type RHS truss connections
- Comparison of strength and stiffness parameters of purlins with different cross-sections of profiles
- Bearing capacity of floating geosynthetic encased columns (GEC) determined on the basis of CPTU penetration tests
- The effect of the stress distribution of anchorage and stress in the textured layer on the durability of new anchorages
- Analysis of tender procedure phases parameters for railroad construction works
- Special Issue: Terotechnology 2019
- The Use of Statistical Functions for the Selection of Laser Texturing Parameters
- Properties of Laser Additive Deposited Metallic Powder of Inconel 625
- Numerical Simulation of Laser Welding Dissimilar Low Carbon and Austenitic Steel Joint
- Assessment of Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings on the Ti13Nb13Zr Alloy
- Characteristics of selected measures of stress triaxiality near the crack tip for 145Cr6 steel - 3D issues for stationary cracks
- Assessment of technical risk in maintenance and improvement of a manufacturing process
- Experimental studies on the possibility of using a pulsed laser for spot welding of thin metallic foils
- Angular position control system of pneumatic artificial muscles
- The properties of lubricated friction pairs with diamond-like carbon coatings
- Effect of laser beam trajectory on pocket geometry in laser micromachining
- Special Issue: Annual Engineering and Vocational Education Conference
- The Employability Skills Needed To Face the Demands of Work in the Future: Systematic Literature Reviews
- Enhancing Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Vocational Education through Scaffolding-Problem Based Learning
- Technology-Integrated Project-Based Learning for Pre-Service Teacher Education: A Systematic Literature Review
- A Study on Water Absorption and Mechanical Properties in Epoxy-Bamboo Laminate Composite with Varying Immersion Temperatures
- Enhancing Students’ Ability in Learning Process of Programming Language using Adaptive Learning Systems: A Literature Review
- Topical Issue on Mathematical Modelling in Applied Sciences, III
- An innovative learning approach for solar power forecasting using genetic algorithm and artificial neural network
- Hands-on Learning In STEM: Revisiting Educational Robotics as a Learning Style Precursor