(ii) Indicate the maximum crew size in each case (iii) Re-schedule the activities for smooth development (iv)  Find the project schedule if only 4 men are available

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  • Duration and requirement of workforce for each activity is tabulated below for a network

Activity

Duration

Number of men

1-2

3

5

2-4

2

3

2-3

3

7

3-4

0

0

3-5

3

2

4-5

7

2

3-6

2

1

5-6

6

6

4-6

5

5

 

 (i) Draw the network and comment on the scheduling of activities to smoothen the development of the workforce

(ii) Indicate the maximum crew size in each case

(iii) Re-schedule the activities for smooth development

(iv)  Find the project schedule if only 4 men are available

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