Limitations in decision making and system performance

J. C. Santamarina; J. L. Chameau

doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0887-3828(1989)3:2(78)

Limitations in decision making and system performance

J. C. Santamarina, J. L. Chameau

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Abstract

Failures, understood in a broad sense as the poor performance of a system, can be analyzed from different perspectives. A top level view finds human cognitive characteristics determining performance. While cognitive psychology is frequently mentioned in the literature of varied fields (from artificial intelligence to civil engineering), its findings are seldom noted. In this paper, a summary of the most relevant human biases and limitations is presented and exemplified with civil engineering cases. Alternative means of reducing their effects are then discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	78-86
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume	3
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0887-3828(1989)3:2(78)
State	Published - May 1989
Externally published	Yes

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Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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