Decision Trees, Utility Theory, and Risk-Based Decisions in Civil Engineering
摘要
In the domain of civil engineering, decision-making often involves complex trade-offs between environmental constraints, financial feasibility, regulatory compliance, and societal needs. Amid this intricate landscape, decision treeDecision tree analysis has emerged as a powerful and intuitive method to navigate uncertaintyUncertainty and assess alternative solutions using a systematic approach. This chapter introduces the conceptual foundation, methodological structure, and real-world applicability of decision treesDecision tree as a decision-support tool tailored for civil engineering problems.