SYLLABUS
TU CCET 3322 Project Scheduling with CPM
| WEEK | DATE | TOPIC | READING DUE |
| 1 | 22JAN13 internet class |
Introduction to Course Objectives -- Academic Considerations | readings due before class |
| Introduction to
Project Controls. Pre-CPM Techniques of Scheduling (Advantages and Limitations.)
History of Computer-Aided Scheduling Systems. http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM01a/TGCPM01a.htm 52:44 Intro to Project Controls http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM01b/TGCPM01b.htm 34:41 Value of Project Controls http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM01c/TGCPM01c.htm 30:20 History |
Ch 1, 2, 3 & 4 | ||
| HW: Slides 41 & 65 / LOAD Deltek Open Plan software, begin tutorial | |||
| 2 | 29JAN13 internet class |
Information
Acquisition for CPM Logic -
http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM02a/TGCPM02a.htm 33:50 Next Layer of the Onion: What is an Activity? - http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM02b/TGCPM02b.htm 56:49 Re-ordering Logic to be readable by software - http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM02c/TGCPM02c.htm 40:01 |
Ch 15, 16 & 17 CD:P330ref.pdf |
| HW: Slide 91: Network "Bake a Cake" or "Change Auto Brakes" / Continue Open Plan software tutorial | |||
| 3 | 05FEB13 internet class |
Review Homework Assignment | |
| Diagramming
using ADM (Arrow Diagramming Method) System Defining CPM Attributes and Calculations Solution by Matrix Method and Intuitive Method http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM02d/TGCPM02d.htm 24:01 http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM03a/TGCPM03a.htm 66:32 |
Ch 5, 6, 7, 8.1-2 | ||
| HW: Slides 249-253: Drafting in ADM / Network "Bake a Cake" or "Change Auto Brakes" | |||
| 4 | 12FEB13 internet class |
Review Homework Assignment | |
|
Solution by Computer Simulation Method -
http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM03b/TGCPM03b.htm 25:21 Information Acquisition for Durations - http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/TGCPM03c/TGCPM03c.htm 59:34 |
Ch 8.3-12 & 18 | ||
| HW: Slides 426 & 468: Intuitive and Computer Sim Methods / Network "Bake a Cake" or "Change Auto Brakes" with DURs in ADM | |||
| 5 | 19FEB13 | Review Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
| Example and Demonstration - the John Doe plant-office-warehouse project | Ch 20 | ||
| Review for takehome exam | |||
| Demo - from John Doe project | |||
| HW: Takehome Midterm #1 | |||
| "23FEB13" | Takehome Midterm #1 -- CPM Diagramming Rules and Computation | ||
| 6 | 26FEB13 |
Review Midterm #1 / Formally Announce Term Project | |
| Introduction to PERT, SPERT, GERT | Ch 12 | ||
| Introduction to PDM (Precedence Diagramming Method) System | Ch 10 & 11 | ||
| Introduction to RDM | Ch 13 | ||
| Understanding Variations in Modern Computer. Algorithms. Calendar Considerations and Differing Conventions. Special Rules and Differing Conventions for Multiple Calendars | Ch 9 | ||
| Demo - Multiple Calendars | |||
| HW: Network Two Person Team Project with DURs in RDM, convert to ADM, convert to PDM, convert to PERT | |||
| 7 | 05MAR13 | Review Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
| Specifying Restraints in PDM and RDM | Ch 19 | ||
| Specifying Constraints (SNET, FNLT, others) in PDM and RDM | re Ch 9.8-9 | ||
| Introduction to Modern Software: P3, Suretrak, P6, Pertmaster, MS Project, Open Plan, others | Ch 14 | ||
| Demo - Restraints and Constraints - Pertmaster RDM functions | |||
| HW: Term Project Interview #1 | |||
| 12MAR13 | NO CLASS - SPRING BREAK | ||
| 8 | 19MAR13 | Review Homework Assignments and Class Problems - Discuss Term Project Interview #1 | |
| Evolution of the Project Plan and Schedule | Ch 24 | ||
| Intro to Risk Assessment
http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/tgcpm06h2/tgcpm06h2.htm 20:07 Risk Analysis |
Ch 12.2, 14.10 | ||
| Demo - Pertmaster Data Entry - Risk Analysis | |||
| HW: Update & Narrative Report Preparation / Term Project Interview #2 | |||
| 9 | 26MAR13 internet class |
Review Homework Assignments and Class Problems | |
|
Resource Allocation - Leveling & Smoothing - Reducing Project
Durations http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/tgcpm06f2/tgcpm06f2.htm 34:18 Tracking & Leveling Resources |
Ch 21 | ||
|
Crashing - Economics of Acceleration http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/tgcpm06f3/tgcpm06f3.htm 14:33 Crashing & Economics of Acceleration |
Ch 25 | ||
| Updating the CPM.
Data Acquisition. Modifying the solution algorithm. Retained Logic vs. Progress Override. http://www.fplotnick.com/EDUC/tgcpm06e1/tgcpm06e1.htm 39:16 Restraints v Constraints / Retained Logic vs. Progress Override. |
Ch 27, 29 & 30 | ||
| Demo - Updating the Schedule | |||
| HW: Term Project Interview #3 | |||
| 10 | 02APR13 | ||
| Review for Takehome Midterm #2 -- CPM Diagramming Rules, Computation, Resource Allocation and Crashing | |||
| HW: Takehome Midterm #2 | |||
| "06APR13" | |||
| Takehome Midterm #2 -- CPM Diagramming Rules, Computation, Resource Allocation and Crashing | |||
| 11 | 09APR13 | Review Midterm #2 | |
| The Specification & Engineer's Review | Ch 33, 34 & 28 | ||
| Demo - Analysis of Initial CPM Submission | |||
| HW: TBD | |||
| 12 | 16APR13 | Review Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
| The Update & Engineer's Review | Ch 29 & 30 | ||
| Demo - Analysis of Submitted CPM Update | |||
| HW: Integrate Interviews & Complete Term Project / Narrative for Update Review | |||
| 13 | 23APR13 | Review Homework Assignment and Class Problems | |
| Claims of Delay and Disruption | Ch 35, 36, 37 & 38 | ||
| Demo - Analysis of Delay and Disruption | |||
| HW: Complete Term Project | |||
| 14 | 30APR13 | Term Projects Due - Review of Term Projects | |
| Overflow | Ch 39 | ||
| Review of Course -- Prep for Final | |||
| FN | 07MAY13 | In-Class Final |
Text:
CPM in Construction
Management, 7th Edition, James J. O'Brien and