STUPIDSID
1 (a)
What is construction Management? Explain function of construction management.
10 M
1 (b)
Details of activities of construction project are given below. Draw network. Identify critical path. Determine values of total float, free float & independent float of all activities.
| Activity | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N |
| Precending Activity | -- | A | A | B | D | D | D | B | C,E | G | E,C | K | G,H | M |
| Duration (days) | 5 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
10 M
2 (a)
Explain, 'Time Estimates in PERT'
8 M
2 (b)
The interdependence of a job consisting of seven activities & time estimates are given in following table.
Draw Network & determine
i) Project duration corresponding to 50% probability.
ii) Probability of completing the project in 35 days.
Draw Network & determine
i) Project duration corresponding to 50% probability.
ii) Probability of completing the project in 35 days.
| Activity | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| Preceding Activity | - | - | A | B | A | B | C & D |
| Succeeding Activity | C & E | D & F | G | G | - | - | - |
| to | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| tm | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
| tp | 17 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 22 |
| Z | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| P (%) | 0.13 | 2.28 | 15.87 | 50 | 84.13 | 97.72 | 99.87 |
12 M
3 (a)
What do you understand by updating of network ? Why it is essential? Also explain the procedure of updating.
8 M
Explain
3 (b) (1)
Moblisation of Project.
4 M
3 (b) (2)
Statistical Quantity Control.
4 M
3 (b) (3)
Occupational Health Hazards in construction.
4 M
4 (a)
Explain ' Time Cost Optimisation' in detail.
8 M
4 (b)
The utility data for activities of a project indicated below. Determine optimum cost & optimum duration for the project. Indirect cost is estimated as Rs 5000/-
| Activity | Normal Duration (days) | Normal cost (Rs) | Crash Duration (days) | Crash Cost (Rs) |
| 1 – 2 | 6 | 7000 | 3 | 14500 |
| 1 – 3 | 8 | 4000 | 5 | 8500 |
| 2 – 3 | 4 | 6000 | 1 | 9000 |
| 2 – 4 | 5 | 8000 | 3 | 15000 |
| 3 – 4 | 5 | 5000 | 3 | 11000 |
| 4 – 5 | 7 | 8000 | 4 | 15000 |
12 M
5 (a)
What are the causes of time & cost overrun in a construction project? Which methods would you suggest to control such over returns?
10 M
5 (b)
Discuss different forms of organisations with their suitability.
10 M
6 (a)
What are unique features of Construction in India? Explain in detail.
10 M
6 (b)
The following table gives the activities of a project with the details. Draw resources histogram based on EST. If only 10 labours are available, then how will ypu schedule the activities?
| Activity | 1 – 2 | 1 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 2 – 4 | 3 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
| Duration (days) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| Labour/ day | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
10 M
Write notes on following any five
7 (a)
Work breakdown structure.
4 M
7 (b)
Job layout
4 M
7 (c)
L.O.B Technique.
4 M
7 (d)
Network Rules.
4 M
7 (e)
Principles of management by Henry Fayol.
4 M
7 (f)
ABC Analysis.
4 M
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