Research Article

[Retracted] A New Method for the Aggregate Proportion Calculation and Gradation Optimization of Asphalt-Treated Base (ATB-25)

Table 4

The value rule of comparison matrix element Dij.

Scale valuesDefinitionExplanation

1Equally importantDi is as important as Dj
3Slightly importantThe importance of Di is slightly higher than that of Dj
5Clearly importantThe importance of index Di is obviously higher than that of Dj
7Strongly importantThe importance of Di is strongly higher than that of Dj
9Extremely importantThe importance of Di is absolutely higher than that of Dj