Develop a preliminary WBS for a small one-story commercial building to be constructed on the site of an existing small-frame structure
Develop a preliminary WBS for a small one-story commercial building to be constructed on the site of an existing small-frame structure
Ch. 7 Problem Set 1
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Overview:
Final ‘problem sets’ should include a word document (.docx) (12-point font, 1” margins, times new roman) that responds to each individual problem below. Include the problem statement in this document, as well as your solution. Make sure that each solution includes:
⦁ A description of what you did and how you did it;
⦁ All values clearly labeled with units;
⦁ A reference included for any reference to a table, figure, or equation provided in a text; and
⦁ A clear description/reference to what you found.
Problem #1: Develop a two-level WBS consisting of at least 16 work packages for the building of the Brooklyn Bridge as described in HSL Chapter 1. Include a short discussion (200-250 words) words that describe how you went about this process, and another short discussion (200-250 words) indicating what sort of difficulties you may have had.
⦁ WBS may include either a flowchart or an outline, depending on student’s preference.
⦁ You may need to do some investigation to identify individual work packages or steps that make up some of the bigger activities in the project.
Solution #1:
[ your solution here ]
Problem #2: Develop a preliminary WBS for a small one-story commercial building to be constructed on the site of an existing small-frame structure. It is 30 by 60 feet in plan (see illustration). The site will need to be prepared (clearing, remove over burden, grade the site). The exterior and interior (partition) walls are of concrete block. The floors are made of concrete, which will first require a carpenter to develop wooden forms, and then topped with asphalt. The roof is constructed of bar joists covered with a steel roof deck, rigid insulation, and built-up roofing. The ceiling is suspended acoustical tile. The floor is a concrete slab on grade with an asphalt tile finish. Interior finish on all walls is paint.
⦁ Include at least two levels of the WBS for this small building.
⦁ Include two short discussions (~200 words) summarizing (1) how you developed the WBS and (2) the issues you ran into while you did it.
⦁ WBS may include either a flowchart or an outline, depending on student’s preference.
⦁ If you are unsure what any of these terms mean, investigate! (i.e., google!)
Solution #2:
[ your solution here ]
Problem #3: Completing a WBS requires expertise in how things are put together. Pick a ‘project’ that you have expertise in and develop a WBS that has at least three tiers and includes at least 20 activities. WBS may include either a flowchart or an outline, depending on student’s preference. Some ‘projects’ could include: Writing a paper; Submitting a scholarship application, or; Making dinner for four. Include a discussion about what you did and what you found.
Solution #3:
[ your solution here ]
