Module I
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Dummy activities and it’s applications
AOA and AON method of approach in networking methods
Probability of estimating the completion of activity
Minimization of float times for combatting natural calamities events
Framework for the sustainable construction projects
Module II
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Necessity of Resource levelling and smoothing for
Cost optimization vs cost minimization: A comparison
Methods to minimize the indirect costs incurs in construction projects
Various approaches to find the optimum project durations
Reviews of existing numerical techniques for contracting the network for cost
optimization
Module III
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Basis for selecting the suitable equipments for the construction works
Key factors to improving the efficiency of construction equipments
Improvements and suggestions for the safety standards followed in construction
industry
Skilled operator’s availabilities for construction equipments in India: A case study
Standard followed for quality control of construction equipments
Module IV
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Numerical tools available for the optimization techniques
Development of MATLAB codes to solve simplex methods
Software related to sensitivity analysis
Applications of dynamic programming in current constructions practices
Prepare a user-friendly interface for the graphical methods
Module V
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Current practices for maintaining the inventory
Scope for AI integrated methods for better inventory management
Numerical techniques used for the inventory management
Depreciations: develop a proper guideline to choose a suitable method out of
different methods available
Importance of multiple activity chart in construction management