Hesitant fuzzy axiomatic design technique: A case for humanitarian relief

Abstract

Decision makers can be irresolute evaluating an alternative according to a criterion. In such cases, it is best to consider the hesitancy rather than force the decision maker to make a clear evaluation. This paper focused on how to use a fuzzy axiomatic design technique considering hesitancy. Especially, it was discussed whether triangular hesitant fuzzy numbers defined in the literature were suitable for fuzzy axiomatic design technique. Also the paper contained a humanitarian relief project in terms of the post-natural disaster temporary housing location selection problem. When a natural disaster occurs, temporary housing should be established in order to provide the life safety of natural disaster victims and support them. The main objective of this problem was to determine the best location that would meet requirements of the disaster victims as soon as possible and smoothly. In the case study of this paper, the best temporary housing location was determined in the event of a natural disaster in a city which locates on the North Anatolian Fault Line. The fuzzy axiomatic design technique was used considering hesitancy to make a choice between candidate locations in the City.