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The Delphi method—a complement to research
Author(s) -
Harmathy T. Z.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.810060208
Subject(s) - delphi method , complement (music) , delphi , management science , computer science , risk analysis (engineering) , operations research , engineering , artificial intelligence , business , biochemistry , chemistry , complementation , gene , phenotype , operating system
In making fire safety decisions the designer often finds that some input variables concerning his problems are chance variables. As detailed statistical data are rarely available the designer must rely largely on his expert judgment. With the application of the Delphi method such decisions can be optimized and formalized. The essence of the Delphi method is described and its use illustrated through an example related to the assessment of fire resistance requirements.