PERT/CPM:

1. Research existing springless suspension systems.

2. Study the principles of bevel gears and their applications in suspension systems.
3. Define design requirements based on vehicle specifications and performance targets.
4. Conceptualize various design ideas for the suspension system layout.
5. Evaluate the feasibility of integrating bevel gears into the suspension system design.
6. Conduct computer-aided design (CAD) modeling to visualize potential configurations.
7. Perform stress analysis and simulation studies on proposed designs to ensure structural
integrity.
8. Optimize gear ratios and geometry to achieve desired suspension characteristics.
9. Design individual components such as bevel gears, linkages, and mounting brackets.
10. Consider factors such as weight, space constraints, and manufacturing feasibility during
the design process.
11. Incorporate mechanisms for adjusting suspension stiffness and ride height if applicable.
12. Develop mechanisms for damping and controlling motion without traditional springs.
13. Integrate safety features to prevent failures and ensure reliability under varying
conditions.
14. Create detailed assembly drawings and specifications for manufacturing.
15. Prototype key components to validate design concepts and performance predictions.
16. Iterate on design iterations based on prototype testing results and feedback.
17. Finalize the suspension system design for production, considering manufacturability and
cost-effectiveness.
18. Document the design process, including design decisions, calculations, and analysis
results, for future reference and collaboration.
 # Activity Optimistic Time (O)
1. Research
2. Study bevel gears
3. Define requirements
4. Conceptualize designs
5. Feasibility evaluation
6. CAD modeling
7. Stress analysis
8. Optimize gear ratios
9. Design components
10. Consider constraints
11. Suspension adjustability
12. Damping mechanisms
13. Safety integration
14. Assembly drawings
15. Prototype development
16. Design iteration
17. Finalize design
18. Documentation
Most Likely Time (M) Pessimistic Time (P)
3 5 7
4 6 8
2 4 6
5 7 9
3 5 7
6 8 10
5 7 9
4 6 8
6 8 10
3 5 7
4 6 8
5 7 9
4 6 8
6 8 10
7 9 11
5 7 9
4 6 8
3 5 7

Network Diagram:
Activity Predecessor Activity Predecessor
1 - 11 9
2 - 12 9
3 1,2 13 10
4 3 14 12
5 4 15 11,13
6 4 16 14,15
7 4 17 16
8 4 18 17
9 4,5
10 9
Now, calculate the expected time (TE), earliest start (ES), earliest finish (EF), latest start (LS),
latest finish (LF), and slack (SL) for each activity:
Activity
TE = (O + 4M + P) / 6
ES = earliest start time
EF = ES + TE
SL = slack = LS - ES
LS = latest start time
LF = LS + TE

# Activity TE ES EF LS LF SL
1. Research 5.00 0 5.00 0 5.00 0
2. Study 4.00 5 9.00 5 9.00 0
3. Define 4.00 5 9.00 5 9.00 0
4. Concept. 7.00 9 16.00 9 16.00 0
5. Feasibility 5.00 16 21.00 16 21.00 0
6. CAD 8.00 16 24.00 21 29.00 5
7. Stress 7.00 16 23.00 21 28.00 5
8. Optimize 6.00 16 22.00 23 29.00 7
9. Design 8.00 16 24.00 16 24.00 0
10. Consider 5.00 24 29.00 24 29.00 0
11. Adjust. 6.00 24 30.00 29 35.00 5
12. Damping 7.00 24 31.00 29 36.00 5
13. Safety 6.00 29 35.00 29 35.00 0
14. Assembly 8.00 31 39.00 36 44.00 5
15. Prototype 9.00 36 45.00 36 45.00 0
16. Iteration 7.00 45 52.00 45 52.00 0
17. Finalize 6.00 52 58.00 52 58.00 0
18. Document 5.00 58 63.00 58 63.00 0

The critical path is the longest path through the network and indicates the shortest time in which
the project can be completed. Activities on the critical path have zero slack.
In this example, the critical path is 1 -> 3 -> 4 -> 9 -> 10 -> 13 -> 15 -> 16 -> 17 -> 18 with a
total duration of 62 units of time.