CE 314 (Midterm Examination)

1. Draw the progress or S curve of the project with data as shown. Show also the work
progress ratio (%) & cumulative work progress ratio (%). (If possible, use Excel) 10 pts.

Activity Predecessor Duration (days) Cost/day ($)

A - 2 300
B A 3 400
C B 3 200
D B 2 200
E D 3 100

2. A project schedule has the following characteristics as shown in the table.

a. Construct Network Diagram. 10 pts.
b. Determine the Early Start (ES) and Early Finish (EF). 5 pts.
c. Determine the Late Start (LT) and Late Finish (LF). 5 pts.
d. Determine the Total Float (TF) and Free Float (FF). 5 pts.
e. Critical Path & the Critical number of days. 5 pts.

Time Critical
EARLY LATE FLOAT
ACTIVIES Duration Path
(WEEKS) ES EF LS LF TF FF (*)
(1-2) Demolition and
A 8
Clearing
B (2-3) Excavation 14
(2-5) Underground
C 6
Installation
(3-4) Foundation &
D 5
Columns
(4-6) Construction of 2nd
E 6
Floor
(4-7) Roof Framing &
F 6
Flooring
G (5-7) Ground Floor Slab 4
(5-8) Mechanical &
H 12
Electrical Services
(6-7) Construction of
I 12
Exterior Walls
(7-9) Construction of
J 10
Interior Partitions
(8-9) Mechanical &
K Electrical Equipment & 12
Fixtures
(9-10) Painting &
L 8
Finishing Work
 3. From Table, (a) draw the precedence diagram, determine the σ² and fill up table 2. (b)
What is the probability that the project can be completed in 24 days or less? In 21 days
or less? 30 pts.
TIME IN DAYS
ACTIVITY PRECEDES Ta σ^2
to tm tp
A C 5 6 7
B H 8 9 11
C E 6 9 11
D F 9 12 15
E END 5 7 10
F G 5 6 7
G END 3 4 7
H I 4 6 5
I END 5 7 8

Note: For “z”, please refer to the table below.