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1. Brief Introduction to Micro-Project

A bar chart is a graphical representation of project activities that are shown in time
scaled bar lines with no links shown between the bars (activities) (Popes cu and Charoenngam,
1995, p. 96). PMI (PMI, 2013) defines it as “a graphic display of schedule-related information. In the
typical bar chart, schedule activities or work breakdown structure components are listed down the
left side of the chart, dates are shown across the top, and activity durations are shown as date-
placed horizontal bars.”
The bar chart was originally developed by Henry L. Gantt, an American mechanical
engineer, in 1917 and is alternatively called a Gantt chart. 1 It quickly became popular—especially
in the construction industry—because of its ability to graphically represent a project’s activities in a
clear, simple, and time-scaled manner.
Before a bar chart can be constructed for a project, the project must be broken into
smaller, usually homogeneous components, each of which is called an activity or a task. None of
the methods is a uniquely “correct” way to break down a project into activities, nor can we
describe other ways as incorrect. However, the scheduler should take a balanced approach and
break the project down into a reasonable number of activities that are easily measured and
controlled without being overly detailed. (Project breakdown is discussed further in Chapter 4.
An activity, or a task, may be as large as laying the foundation of a building, as small as
erecting the formwork of one footing, or anywhere in between. The duration of each activity must
be estimated. Bars are then drawn to show each activity: the duration and the starting and ending
points. As mentioned previously, links between activities are not usually shown.
On a bar chart, the bar may not indicate continuous work from the start of the activity
until its end. For example, the activity getting a Building Permit may be represented by a 2-month-
long bar. However, most of this time is a waiting period. Likewise, a Concrete Foundation summary
activity may include several days of waiting for the concrete to cure. Noncontiguous (dashed) bars
are sometimes used to distinguish between real work (solid lines) and inactive periods (gaps
between solid lines) (Callahan, Quackenbush, and Rowing’s, 1992).

2. Aim of the Micro-Project

This Micro-Project aims at:
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3. Intended Course Outcomes of the Micro-Project

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4. Literature Review

5. Proposed Methodology
(Write about the procedure in brief that will be followed to do the micro-project in about 200 to
500 words. DELETE THIS LINE FROM REPORT.)

6. Resources Required
(Write about the major resources like raw material, tools, software etc. In study/survey based
projects for data collection Internet connection, Computer can be considered as resources. USE the

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given table, add or remove rows as per the number of resources required in your project. DELETE
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7. Action Plan
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