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25,22
An Activity:
Activity id
Q
12
Duration of activity
1
A network diagram is constructed from a list of activities, taking into account the logical sequence. For example, to build a house, we might
have the following activities together with the likely length of time in days each would take. The dependencies for each activity are also shown,
so we know the logical order in which each activity must take place.
Activity Id
Activity Name
Duration
Depends on
Lay foundations
10
Build walls
12
Install plumbing
Tile bathroom
Paint interior
G, F, I
Put on roof
Staff Resources
E
40
50
3
C
6
10
A
10
20
B
12
30
D
4
70
F
80
60
We can calculate when each activity will start, see which activities can run in parallel, and how long the project will take overall.
50
30
10
0
A
10
20
10
B
12
6
5
30
22
D
4
70
36
60
26
F
2
4
H
7
80
43
C
10
0,0
A
10
20
10,10
B
12
30
22,22
6
5
70
36,36
60
26,34
H
7
80
43,43
50
30,30
G
C
6
10
0,0
A
10
20
10,10
B
12
30
22,22
D
4
60
26,34
70
x,x
F
2
H
7
80
43,43
The critical path through the network is shown dotted in red. This shows the activities D, F and I could be delayed within their float time
without the project as a whole overrunning, but if any of the other activities is delayed, the entire project will finish late.