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Types of project constraints

Scheduling Problem

Resource allocation Methods

Technical or Logic Constraints

Resource Constraints

related to the networked sequence in which project activities must occur

absence, shortage, or unique interrelationship and interaction characteristics of resources that require a particular sequencing of project activities

People, Materials, Equipment, Working Capital

Time Constrained Project

Resource Constrained Project

Limiting Assumptions

Time-Constrained Projects

Splitting activities is not allowed

Level of resource cannot be changed

most slack pose the least risk.

Reduction of flexibility does not increase risk.

completed by an imposed date

leveling techniques

Peak resource demands are reduced

Resources over the life of the project are reduced.

Fluctuation in resource demand is minimized.