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The document discusses the project network diagram, which visually represents the duration, order, and dependencies of project activities. It explains key functions such as determining project duration, identifying the critical path, and using techniques like forward and backward pass for scheduling. Additionally, it includes exercises for creating network diagrams and analyzing project timelines and resources.

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Project Network Diagram

The document discusses the project network diagram, which visually represents the duration, order, and dependencies of project activities. It explains key functions such as determining project duration, identifying the critical path, and using techniques like forward and backward pass for scheduling. Additionally, it includes exercises for creating network diagrams and analyzing project timelines and resources.

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Project network diagram

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Project network diagram

A graphical or tabular schedule

The project network diagram displays the duration of activities in the project, their chronological order and
logical dependencies between the activities graphically or in tabular form.
Unlike the work breakdown structure (WBS), a network diagram also takes into account the chronological
order of activities according to their dependencies, and not just the logical order of the project activities. Bar
charts such as Gantt Charts are a special form of the network diagram.
Main functions of a network diagram are:

 Determination of the total duration of the project


 Representation of the logical and chronological order of activities in the project
 Risks: Where is the critical path? Where are potential bottlenecks in the project process?
 Opportunities: Where can the project process be streamlined?
 The network diagram is the foundation for the project scheduling.
In modern project management, hardly any network plans are calculated "manually" anymore. Project
managers use project management software to do so. However, understanding the basics of the method
enable you to better understand your own project plan.

Activity Predecessor (s) Duration (days)


A - 3
B A 4
C A 2
D B 5
E C 1
F C 2
G D, E 4
H F, G 3

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Forward pass is a technique to move forward through network diagram in determining the project duration
and finding the critical path or Free Float of the project. It is used to find the EET of each event, EETS =
EETp + duration. Whereas backward pass represents moving backward from the end result to calculate late
start or to find if there is any slack in the activity. It is used to find the LET of each event, LETp = LETs -
duration.

ACTIVITY TIMES TABLE

Activity Duration EST = EFT = LST = LFT = FLOAT =


(days) EETp EST + d LFT - d LETS LST - EST
A 3 0 3 0 3 0
B 4 3 7 3 7 0
C 2 3 5 9 11 6
D 5 7 12 7 12 0
E 1 5 6 11 12 6
F 2 5 7 14 16 9
G 4 12 16 12 16 0
H 3 16 19 16 19 0

GANTT CHART

DAY NUMBER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Float

E Float

F Float

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Exercises

1. You are required to prepare a network diagram for the following project and determine the project
duration and the critical path. If the owner of the project gives a deadline of 14 months, is it possible to meet
it?

Activity Predecessor (s) Duration (months)


A - 3
B - 2
C - 2
D A 4
E B 4
F B 7
G C 4
H D 2
I E 5
J F, G 6
K I, H 3

2. You are required to prepare a network diagram for the following project and determine the project
duration and the critical path. Also, do an analysis of the different types of resources being used by using a
Gantt chart.

Activity Predecessor (s) Duration (weeks) Number of Staff Cost / week (Sh.)
A - 3 5 100
B A 3 3 200
C A 2 4 100
D B 2 6 300
E B 2 2 200
F C, D 1 3 100
G F 3 5 200

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3. You are required to prepare a network diagram for constructing a 5 floor apartment and also determine the
earliest and latest activity times for each activity and the critical path.

Activity Description Predecessor (s) Duration (days)


A Selection of site - 3
B Preparation of drawings - 5
C Arranging for the finance A 7
D Selection of contractor A 2
E Getting approval from Gov't A 5
F Laying the foundation E 20
G Start construction D, F 60
H Advertise in newspaper B, C 2
I Allocation of tenants G, H 10

4. A National Conference is planned in a University. The activities are listed down along with their
precedessors and time taken. Prepare a network diagram and determine the critical activities and how long
the project will take to complete.

Activity Description Predecessor (s) Duration (days)


A Confirm lead speaker and topic - 5
B Prepare brochure - 1
C Send letters to other speakers B 2

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D Get confirmation from speakers A, C 5


E Send letters to participants C, D 2
F Obtain travel plans from speakers D 2
G Arrange for accommodation for speakers F 1
H Get handouts from speakers F 4
I Finalize registration E, G, H 10
J Arrange hall and AV I 1
K Conduct of programme J 1

Critical path: A, D, F, H, I, J, K
Project duration: 28 days

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