Research on the Fire Resilience Assessment of Ancient Architectural Complexes Based on the AHP-CRITIC Method

Songtao Yu, Houdong Liu (), Qian Kang, Juan Cheng, Yingli Gong and Yuxian Ke ()
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Songtao Yu: School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
Houdong Liu: School of Resource and Environmental Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
Qian Kang: School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
Juan Cheng: School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
Yingli Gong: School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
Yuxian Ke: School of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 18, 1-20

Abstract: Ancient architectural complexes are an important part of human cultural heritage, carrying a wealth of historical and cultural information. However, fire safety issues in these complexes are becoming increasingly prominent, and it is urgent to assess and enhance their fire resilience to support sustainable development. This paper takes ancient architectural complexes as the research object and establishes a fire resilience evaluation indicator system for ancient architectural complexes, which includes 25 third-level indicators categorized under architectural characteristics, facility factors, management factors, and social factors. Then, this paper combines the AHP method and the CRITIC method to determine the weight of each indicator. The results show that architectural features and facility factors are key level 2 indicators affecting the fire resilience of ancient architectural complexes. The fire resistance rate, building materials, automatic alarm system, etc., are key level 3 indicators influencing the fire resilience of ancient architectural complexes. It is suggested that efforts should be made to enhance the fire resilience of ancient architectural complexes by improving the fire resistance rate, strengthening smart early warning systems, and intensifying the ensuring of firefighting responses. This paper provides valuable insights and recommendations for effectively preventing fire disasters in ancient architectural complexes, thereby supporting their sustainable management and long-term conservation.

Keywords: ancient architectural complexes; AHP method; CRITIC method; fire resilience; sustainable management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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