Project crashing- project management

Question 1

The project manager of a task force planning the construction of a domed stadium has hoped to be able to
complete construction prior to the start of the next college football season. After reviewing construction time
estimates, it now appears that a certain amount of crashing will be needed to ensure project completion before
the season opener. Given the following time and the cost estimates, determine a minimum cost crashing schedule
that will shave five weeks off the project length.

Crashing costs

Activity Precedes Normal Duration First week Second week

(weeks)
A B 12 $15,000 $20,000
B K 14 10,000 10,000
C D,E,F 10 5,000 5,000
D G 17 20,000 21,000
E H 18 16,000 18,000
F I 12 12,000 15,000
G M 15 24,000 24,000
H N,P 8 - -
I J 7 30,000 -
J P 12 25,000 25,000
K End 9 10,000 10,000
M End 3 - -
N End 11 40,000 -
P End 8 20,000 20,000

Question 2

A company builds custom equipment. It has landed a contract with a major customer. Relevant data are shown
below. The complication is that the delivery has been promised in 32 weeks and the company will have to pay a
penalty of $375 for each week the equipment is late. Develop the minimum cost crashing schedule.

Crashing costs
Activity Precedes Normal Duration First week Second week
(weeks)
K L,N 9 $410 $415
L M 7 125 -
N J 5 45 45
M Q 4 300 350
J Q 6 50 -
Q P,Y 5 200 225
P Z 8 - -
Y End 7 85 90
Z End 6 90 -