The methodology developed in this paper and the results obtained are useful for researchers and practitioners interested in developing and applying a performance-based approach for the design of bridges against fire.
Applying a performance-based design framework typically requires arduous Monte Carlo simulations, but a probabilistic design could also be achieved by a single structural analysis when consistent safety factors are applied to the load and the structural resistance.
For this reason, the approach applies a performance optimization based on resource consumption extended by preference criteria.
Wei and Bi (2008) applied a performance evaluation based on knowledge management and evaluated the criteria by using the ANP (Analytic Network Process) method.
Pelland et al. applied a performance ratio (PR), 'the ratio of actual system yield (kWh/kW) to the reference or nominal yield,' of 0.75[39] based on the work of the International Energy Agency[40].
You've got all these brands that want to scale partnerships, but they need technology to be able to do that, and Performance Horizon today has done a great job with providing the base-level technology to be able to partner with anybody, anywhere and apply a performance-based commission model to it.
The government strictly applies a performance-based budgeting system for the payments to the hospitals based on the results of PM [ 36].
In the process, sulfur poisoning of the steam reforming catalyst is protected and the amount of catalyst used can be reduced applying a high performance desulfurization technology developed.
Thus, the major contribution of the study rests on applying a key performance indicator (KPI) for assessing the effectiveness of the RCM programmes, obtained by trending the profile of the mean-time-to-first-failure (MTTFF) and the average annual repair costs.
Later, however, Brailsford does concede: "Emotionally, it's very difficult, but we've got to this point by applying a winning-first, performance-first approach.
First, we apply a multidimensional performance perspective, and we will therefore consider three outcome dimensions: financial, organizational and HR.
