DATA 1

Data 1, You will develop the critical path method and network diagram. Please note the solution is
detailed for the beginner – if this is understood I suggest you move on to Data 2 where this worked
example is developed further:

Logic Table and Activity Data

Activity Predecessor Successor Duration

Start - 100
100 Start 200, 300, 400 2
200 100 500 3
300 100 600 6
400 100 700 2
500 200 800 5
600 300 800 7
700 400 800 3
800 500, 600, 700 Finish 1

DATA 2

This worked example is a continuation from appendix I which developed the network diagram. Here the
critical path method model will be developed further, to include; project acceleration (crashing
resources), the expenditure S curve, the cash-flow statement and the revised bar chart. To calculate the
above, additional activity information is required together with data capture at time now 4 and 8.

Activity Normal Resources Total Normal Crash Total Crash

Number Time per day Cost $ 000 Time Cost $ 000
A B C D
100 2 2 100 1 200
200 3 3 150 2 200
300 6 3 60 3 120
400 2 2 100 2 100
500 5 3 50 4 60
600 7 2 210 4 255
700 3 3 90 2 145
800 1 2 50 1 50
In direct cost/day = $10.000