Research Article

Restoration Methods Selection for Wood Components of Chinese Ancient Architectures Based on TODIM with Single-Valued Neutrosophic Sets

Table 1

Index system of restoration methods selection for wood components of Chinese ancient architectures.

CriteriaIndexDefinitionIndex type

Basic situation of components (A1)Used years (a11)The degree that the used years of the component is suitable for these restoration methodsBenefit
Material properties (a12)The degree that the material properties of the component is suitable for these restoration methodsBenefit
Structural rationality (a13)The degree of rationality that the structure of the component is suitable for these restoration methodsBenefit
Cause of damage (a14)The cause of damage of the component is suitable for these restoration methodsBenefit
Severity of damage (a15)The degree of severity that the damage of the component is suitable for these restoration methodsBenefit
Impact on neighboring components (a16)The degree of impact on neighboring components using these restoration methodsCost

Restoration process (A2)Restoration expense (a21)The cost spent for the restorationCost
Material acquisition (a22)The degree of difficulty in obtaining materials for the restorationCost
Process complexity (a23)The degree of process complexity in the restorationCost
Requirements for equipment (a24)The level of requirements for equipment in the restorationCost

Restoration outcomes (A3)Probability of authenticity restoration (a31)The probability of fixing the components without changing the original materials and processing methods of the componentBenefit
Degree of preservation of historical information (a32)The probability that historical information shall not be destroyed during restorationBenefit
Probability of irreversible effects on the original component (a33)The probability that the original component could not be returned to the prerepair state after restoration if an error occurred during the repair processCost
Possibility of reversible effects on the original component (a34)The possibility that the original component could be returned to the prerepair state after restoration if an error occurred during the repair processBenefit
Service life after restoration (a35)The length of time that the component may be used after restorationBenefit
Difficulty of maintenance (a36)The difficulty in maintenance of the component after restorationCost

Situation of commissioned restoration company (A4)Teamwork capacity (a41)The cooperation efficiency of the restoration teamBenefit
Proficiency (a42)Restoration team professionals’ degree of skillsBenefit
Advanced restoration equipment (a43)The performance of the restoration equipmentBenefit