Construction Planning & Management (CE-503 (B)) - Important Questions

Explain the principles of construction management and job layout.

Illustrate the CPM and PERT techniques with network analysis as used in scheduling a construction project. Also give the difference between PERT and CPM system.

Describe the similarities, common features and differences between critical path method (CPM) and precedence network analysis.

A project consists of activities A-B-C with durations 4, 6 and 5 days respectively. Draw the network and find the total project duration.

Explain the factors affecting selection of construction equipment including investment cost, operating cost and output of various equipments.

Describe various construction equipments required for earth work, dredging, conveyance, concreting, hoisting, pile driving, compaction and grouting.

A concrete mixer produces 8 m3 of concrete per hour. Calculate the total output in an 8-hour working day.

Explain the different types/forms of construction contracts with their attributes, suitability, advantages and disadvantages.

Explain notice inviting tenders, contract document and different types of controls in construction works.

Write short notes on: Tender, Earnest money deposit and Commissioning of project.

What is Measurement Book? Enlist the purposes of maintaining Measurement Book and explain various forms used in construction works including cash book.

Explain what is specification writing, its importance and types of specifications used in engineering works.

Explain different types of running bills, secured advance and final bill.

Explain personnel in construction, welfare facilities, labour laws and human relations with safety engineering.

Explain systems approach to planning and applications of assignment, transportation and waiting line models.

Enlist causes of accidents on construction site and explain safety measures / plans for labour safety.