ABSTRACT
Conventional structures built in the late 20 th century are approaching the end of their design life. Hence, assessing their condition becomes crucial. Non-destructive and partially destructive test results often reveal that many buildings do not meet current strength or durability standards. Additionally, recent changes in seismic and design codes highlight the need for upgradation. However, there is a lack of established guidelines depending of condition assessment data for deciding on major/minor/ no structural repairs or reconstruction, especially when dealing with large numbers of structures. Given the scale and resource limitations, detailed assessments are often impractical. A data-driven, decision-making approach based on condition assessment results is therefore essential for engineers. This approach would balance life safety, regulatory requirements, cost, and logistics. The article proposes using multi-criteria decision-making and fuzzy logic to address subjectivity in test results and prioritize decisions, potentially setting a new direction in infrastructure management for years to come.
