Description
Unlock the potential of your engineering projects with 'Engineering Project Appraisal.' This essential resource, now in its second edition, provides civil engineering students and professionals with the analytical tools necessary to evaluate multiple development schemes effectively. Covering both economic and non-economic criteria, this comprehensive text delves into the intricate evaluation processes used in today's complex engineering landscape.
Learn core concepts like net present worth, internal rate of return, and annual worth—essential for mastering economic appraisals. Discover detailed methodologies such as Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, and the Goal Achievement Matrix that are pivotal in decision-making. Explore advanced multi-criteria models including the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Model, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Concordance Analysis, all critical for assessing proposals in diverse fields such as transportation, energy, and water resources.
Additionally, the book tackles crucial themes of risk and uncertainty, armed with a wealth of worked examples and in-depth case studies that bridge theory and practice. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student in civil engineering or planning and construction management, 'Engineering Project Appraisal' is your go-to guide to navigate project evaluations with confidence and precision.
Learn core concepts like net present worth, internal rate of return, and annual worth—essential for mastering economic appraisals. Discover detailed methodologies such as Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, and the Goal Achievement Matrix that are pivotal in decision-making. Explore advanced multi-criteria models including the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) Model, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and Concordance Analysis, all critical for assessing proposals in diverse fields such as transportation, energy, and water resources.
Additionally, the book tackles crucial themes of risk and uncertainty, armed with a wealth of worked examples and in-depth case studies that bridge theory and practice. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student in civil engineering or planning and construction management, 'Engineering Project Appraisal' is your go-to guide to navigate project evaluations with confidence and precision.