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Construction Practice,Planning & Management

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This book was motivated by the desire to further the evolution of a concise

book on Construction Practice, Planning & Management. Keeping in focus

the importance of this subject in GATE and ESE, we have done a proper study

and thereafter developed the content of the book accordingly. This edition has

an expanded discussion of all relevant topics in the subject.

Initially, we compiled the perceptions of our students on their problems in GATE

and ESE while dealing with the questions from this subject. We identified their

various problems like- lack of fundamentals of the subject, difficulty in solving

simple solutions, shortage of a complete study package, etc. These strengthened our determination to

present a complete edition of Construction Practice, Planning & Management textbook.

The book addresses all the requirements of the students, i.e. comprehensive coverage of theory, fundamental

concepts, objective type problems and conventional problems, articulated in a lucid language. The concise

presentation will help the readers grasp the concepts with clarity and apply them with ease to solve problems

quickly. The books not only covers the entire syllabus of GATE and ESE, but also addresses the need of many

other competitive examinations. Topics like ‘Project Management and Network Theory, PERT and CPM, Crashing of

Network, Resource allocation and CPM Updating, Construction Management, Engineering Economy Engineering

Equipments, Quality Control, Safety Management and Legislations’ are given full coverage in line with our research

on their importance in competitive examinations.

We have put in our sincere efforts to present elaborate solutions for various problems, different problem solving

methodology, some useful quick techniques to save time while attempting MCQs without compromising the accuracy

of answers. A summary of important points to remember is added at the end of each topic. For the convenience

of readers, points to remember are specifically highlighted in the form of a note- both in theory as well as solved

examples. At the end of each chapter, sets of practice question are given with their keys, that will allow the readers

to evaluate their understanding of the topics and sharpen their problem solving skills.

Our team has made their best efforts to remove all possible errors of any kind. Nonetheless, we would highly

appreciate and acknowledge if you find and share with us any printing, calculation and conceptual error.

It is impossible to thank all the individuals who helped us, but we would like to sincerely thank all the co-authors,

editors and reviewers for putting in their efforts to publish this book. We also express our thanks to MADE EASY

publications for completing and publishing the book on time.

With Best Wishes

B. Singh

CMD, MADE EASY

Preface

Chapter 1Project Management and Network Theory .... 1 1.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 1 1.2 Phases of Project Management ................................. 1 1.3 Techniques Used for Project Management ........... 2 1.4 Network Diagram and Techniques ........................... 3 1.5 Elements of a Network .................................................. 3 1.6 Rules of a Network.......................................................... 6 Objective Brain Teasers ............................................. 8

Chapter 2PERT and CPM ................................................. 10 2.1 Programme Evaluation and Review Technique ....

(PERT) ...............................................................................10 2.2 Mean Time, Standard Deviation and Variance of .

an Activity .......................................................................10 2.3 Central Limit Theorem ...............................................11 2.4 Critical Path Method (CPM) ......................................14 2.5 Comparison between PERT and CPM ..................14 2.6 CPM Systems .................................................................16 Objective Brain Teasers ..........................................26

Chapter 3Crashing of Network, Resource allocation and CPM Updating ................................................. 28 3.1 Cost Model Analysis .....................................................28 3.2 Project Cost .....................................................................28 3.3 Components of Project Cost .....................................29 3.4 Resource Allocation .....................................................31 3.5 CPM Updating ................................................................32 Objective Brain Teasers ...........................................40

Chapter 4Construction Management ............................ 41

A. Tendering and Construction Contract 4.1 Introduction ....................................................................41 4.2 Types of Construction Projects ................................42 4.3 Tenders and Contracts ................................................42 4.4 Types of Tender ..............................................................43 4.5 Types of Contracts ........................................................43

B. Rate Analysis and Standard Specifications 4.6 Rate Analysis and Standard Specifications ..........43

C. Estimating and Costing 4.7 Estimation ........................................................................44 4.8 Measurement of Materials and Works ...................49 4.9 Detailed and Abstract Estimates of Buildings ....57 Objective Brain Teasers ...........................................62

Chapter 5Engineering Economy .................................... 65 5.1 Introduction ....................................................................65 5.2 Interest and Interest Formulae.................................65 5.3 Capitalised Cost .............................................................71 5.4 Comparison of Alternatives ......................................72 5.5 Break Even Analysis ......................................................73 5.6 Depreciation ...................................................................74 5.7 Depletion .........................................................................79 Objective Brain Teasers ...........................................80

Chapter 6Engineering Equipments ............................... 82 6.1 Rolling Resistance .........................................................82 6.2 Grade Resistance ...........................................................82 6.3 Earthwork Equipments ...............................................85 6.4 Compaction Equipments ........................................ 104 6.5 Drilling Equipments .................................................. 108 6.6 Blasting of Rocks ........................................................ 110 6.7 Concreting Equipments .......................................... 112 6.8 Hoisting Equipments ................................................ 116 Objective Brain Teasers ........................................ 118

Chapter 7Quality Control, Safety Management and Legislations ................................................... 120 7.1 Introduction ................................................................. 120 7.2 Elements of Quality ................................................... 120 7.3 Organisation for Quality Control .......................... 121 7.4 Quality Assurance Techniques .............................. 121 7.5 Introduction of Safety Management .................. 122 7.6 Need for Legislation .................................................. 127 Objective Brain Teasers ........................................ 129

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