Precedence and Arrow Networking Techniques for Construction or Applications and Computational Elements of Industrial Hygiene

Precedence and Arrow Networking Techniques for Construction

Author: Robert B Harris

Two important scheduling techniques for modern construction management—the precedence technique and the arrow technique—are developed and analyzed. The parallel treatment of these two applications presents a basis of theory and practice for the civil engineering student and the practicing project manager. Introduces the concept of the scheduling plan as a design process. Shows the steps for developing the list of activities as the basis for any networking technique. Gives computations for arrow and precedence diagrams. Covers practical techniques for making time-cost adjustments to early start schedules. Concludes with discussion of applications of techniques in the context of real-life projects.

Table of Contents:

Introduction.
Project Breakdown.
Basic Arrow Diagraming.
Basic Precedence Diagraming.
Establishing Activity Durations.
Scheduling Computations for Arrow Networks.
Scheduling Computations for Precedence Networks.
Communicating the Schedule.
Project Control.
Time-Cost Adjustments.
Resource Leveling.
Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT).
Overlapping Networks.
Index.

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Applications and Computational Elements of Industrial Hygiene

Author: Martin B Stern

Presenting the only textbook available today that covers all of the critical elements of industrial hygiene ó conceptual information, computational coverage, case studies, and sample problems and exercises ó in one volume. Organized around the basic rubrics of industrial hygiene, this book helps students to think like industrial hygienists while offering the latest techniques for practicing professionals. Applications and Computational Elements of Industrial Hygiene is the most complete reference available on IH, and is also an ideal study aid for exam preparation. This is the first and only textbook that includes all critical computations for each concept covered. Each chapter discusses a different hazard and how to recognize, evaluate, and control it. The advantage of this approach is clear; technical issues, instrumental techniques, engineering control procedures ó relevant issues from A to Z ó are discussed for each hazard. Chapters conclude with case studies that offer critical insight into the practical aspects of the field. The book also covers emerging issues that will affect industrial hygienists in the future. The book includes real-life situations and experiences to demonstrate practical applications of concepts presented in the text. For students, Applications and Computational Elements of Industrial Hygiene offers critical material formerly scattered across multiple sources. For seasoned industrial hygienists, this is an essential problem-solving tool and state-of-the-art reference that consolidates and updates previously scattered information.

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A dozen contributors offer assistance for certification to industrial hygienists, in their detective work of ferreting out circumstances surrounding an employee's exposure to a toxic environment, and developing recommendations to protect workers from future exposure events. With case studies, equations, and graphics, textbook chapters cover: general principles, toxicology, air sampling and pollution, analytical chemistry, engineering controls, noise, radiation, temperature extremes, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, management, construction, and emerging issues (e.g. indoor air quality, metrics). Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.