A structured evaluation model for determining high-capacity transport terminal locations in post-disaster contexts
Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/23789689.2026.2701508
- Dergi Adı: Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: High-capacity transport terminals, post-disaster resilience, spherical fuzzy logic, SWARA, WISP
- Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters underscore the critical need for resilient and adaptable high-capacity transport terminal (HCTT) infrastructure. This study proposes a novel hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach to support strategic HCTT site selection in Türkiye, incorporating post-disaster considerations. The methodology integrates Spherical Fuzzy Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SF-SWARA) to determine the weights of 24 evaluation criteria and employs the Spherical Fuzzy Weighted Sum Product (SF-WISP) to rank seven alternative metropolitan sites. Criteria were identified through expert consultation and literature review, covering environmental, economic, social, accessibility, infrastructure and safety dimensions. The study addresses a notable research gap by introducing the SF-WISP and applying it within a spherical fuzzy context. The results demonstrated strong consistency across scenarios, reinforcing the model’s stability and practical applicability. This research offers a comprehensive and adaptable framework for post-disaster infrastructure planning, providing valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners and emergency response strategists.