Multicriterial optimization of topo-geodetic techniques for behaviour monitoring in service stage of civil engineering structures

Optimization of civil engineering systems is a complex process that includes both theoretical and practical knowledge of experts from different disciplines. Optimization is defined as a rigorous process by which the methods corresponding to an engineering problem are analyzed and selected. The objective of this scientific paper is to define an optimal system / technique in monitoring the behaviour of civil engineering structures by topographic methods using the multi-criterial decision theory, by analyzing, combining and comparing some topographic methods and techniques used in monitoring the behavior of objectives by identifying decisional criteria (quantitative and qualitative) and applying one-or multi-criteria decisions. Finally, by choosing quantitative and qualitative criteria, we can establish the optimal techniques that correspond to the monitoring activity of the behaviour in service stage of civil engineering structures. The necessity for this optimal system that uses an algorithm is to reduce the risks and uncertainties that may arise from the monitoring process of buildings. Also, the results obtained must fulfil a certain accuracy, time and cost conditions, as well as their extent for other monitoring activities in topographical measurements.