Preparation of a geotechnical microzonation model using Geographical Information Systems based on Multicriteria Decision Analysis

KOLAT C., DOYURAN V., AYDAY C., Suzen M. L.

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY, vol.87, pp.241-255, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 87
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.enggeo.2006.07.005
  • Journal Name: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.241-255
  • Keywords: geotechnical microzonation model, Geographical Information Systems, Multicriteria Decision Analysis, Analytic Hierarchy Process, Eskisehir, ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS, BIVARIATE
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to develop a geotechnical microzonation model using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) based on Multicriteria Decision Analysis (MCDA). As study area, the Eskisehir downtown area has been chosen. Eskisehir is one of the most rapidly growing cities in central Turkey. The model inputs include slope, flood susceptibility, soil, depth to groundwater table, swelling potential, and liquefaction potential. The weight and rank values are assigned to the layers and to the classes of each layer respectively. The assignment of the weight/rank values and the analysis are realized by the application of two different decision models, namely Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methods. The geotechnical microzonation maps prepared as outputs of these methods are found to be consistent with each other and confirmed by the experts within the study area. The geotechnical microzonation map prepared using the AHP method is recommended as the final map of the study. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.