Combination of analytic network process and Bayesian Network model for Multi-Criteria Engineering Decision problems

Abstract

This paper deals with multi criteria decision analysis in an engineering area (info-communication networks) by combining two effective mathematical modelling tools: analytic hierarchy process and Bayesian network. An extension of Bayesian network is introduced, this vector Bayesian network is able to calculate the effects of the node faults in info-communication networks on different errors occurred at end users. We have developed a method combining expert knowledge and probabilistic theory to analyse fault spreading problem. A numerical example of network problem is worked out in order to certify our theoretical conception.