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Chapter 18, Problem 10PA
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Interpretation: The network diagram of the given project is to be constructed.
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Project
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Summary Introduction
Interpretation: The early and late start and finish times, slack and critical activities are to be calculated and defined.
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Project Scheduling is used in Project planning and coordination by using Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM). PERT is a network based scheduling procedure. This technique is used to plan, schedule and control different project such as construction works, design installation of system, maintenance work and research and development process.
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