Given that model‐based systems engineering (MBSE) captures the structure and behavior of an engineered system in an overarching system model, MBSE appears to be a promising approach to managing large infrastructure projects (LIPs). However, it is not apparent how to most appropriately organize the associated system model—and hence the infrastructure project itself. Furthermore, MBSE may today not be readily accepted by the civil engineering industry. In this research, a hypothetical project for the geological disposal of radioactive waste is taken as an example of an LIP and initial system models of the entire disposal project are created. Furthermore, a network representation of the project is generated and examined with network theory. Based on the results, different project organizations are synthesized and evaluated. Eventually, the initial system models are updated to accommodate the most suitable organization according to the network analysis results. In addition, the perception of, and attitude toward MBSE is assessed by means of a cross‐sectional survey in a civil engineering company. The generation of system models of LIPs is found to be straightforward. Network theory is able to unveil the complex structure of LIPs in order to identify the most suitable way to organize them and the associated system models. The survey results suggest that MBSE may find broad acceptance in the civil engineering industry.

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利用网络理论和基于模型的系统工程来探索和管理大型基础设施项目的复杂性-放射性废物处置的示例

鉴于基于模型的系统工程（MBSE）在总体系统模型中捕获了工程系统的结构和行为，MBSE似乎是管理大型基础结构项目（LIP）的有前途的方法。但是，如何最恰当地组织相关的系统模型以及基础结构项目本身，尚不明确。此外，MBSE今天可能不被土木工程行业接受。在这项研究中，以放射性废物地质处置的假设项目作为LIP的示例，并创建了整个处置项目的初始系统模型。此外，将生成项目的网络表示，并使用网络理论对其进行检查。根据结果​​，对不同的项目组织进行综合和评估。最终，根据网络分析结果，更新初始系统模型以适应最适合的组织。此外，通过土木工程公司的横断面调查来评估对MBSE的看法和态度。人们发现，LIP的系统模型的生成非常简单。网络理论能够揭示LIP的复杂结构，从而确定最合适的方式来组织它们以及相关的系统模型。调查结果表明，MBSE可能会在土木工程行业中得到广泛认可。人们发现，LIP的系统模型的生成非常简单。网络理论能够揭示LIP的复杂结构，从而确定最合适的方式来组织它们以及相关的系统模型。调查结果表明，MBSE可能会在土木工程行业中得到广泛认可。人们发现，LIP的系统模型的生成非常简单。网络理论能够揭示LIP的复杂结构，从而确定最合适的方式来组织它们以及相关的系统模型。调查结果表明，MBSE可能会在土木工程行业中得到广泛认可。