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Rules or Guidelines for Drawing Network Diagram
No single activity can be represented in the network twice. This differs from the case where a single activity is divided into segments. […]
Operation Research
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Sequencing in Network diagram
Because all subsequent calculations are based on the network, it is important that the network be carefully drawn. A network can be drawn in many ways. […]
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Difference between event and activity in Network Diagram
An event is that particular moment of time when a specific part of a project is to be completed, whereas an activity is the actual performance of a task. […]
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Basic Terminology used in Network Analysis
Before illustrating the network representation of a project, let us define some basic definitions: Project, Activity, Event etc. […]
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Event in Network Diagram
An event is that particular moment of time when a specific part of a project is to be completed, whereas an activity is the actual performance of a task. Words like complete, start, issue, approves, taste, and so on are frequently used to describe events. […]
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Activity in Network Diagram Analysis & Use of dummy activity
Concurrent activity is defined as any activity that can be completed at the same time (concurrently). An action can come before or… […]
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Applications of PERT and CPM Network Techniques
PERT and CPM have been used for a variety of projects, including the following types. Applications of PERT and CPM Techniques are… […]
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Methodology in PERT and CPM Techniques
The network scheduling methodology used by CPM/PERT for any project consists of four stages as follows: 1. Planning, 2. Scheduling, 3. … […]
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Objectives of Network Analysis in Operation Research
Followings are the main objectives of network analysis -To provide systematic approach in planning and scheduling. To minimize idle… […]
Network Analysis
Historical Development of Network Analysis: PERT and CPM
PERT was developed originally in 1958 and 1959 for the “age of massive engineering,” when Taylor and Gantt techniques were no… […]