SPAGHETTI BRIDGE REPORT

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1 KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SPAGHETTI BRIDGE REPORT CADD SQUAD November 17,2015 This Document contains a Report on the Project Management of the CADD SQUAD Spaghetti Bridge

2 INTRODUCTION...3 INITIATING...3 Integration Develop Project Charter...3 Communications Identify Stakeholders...4 PLANNING...5 Integration Develop PM Plan...5 Scope Collect Requirements Define Scope Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)...8 Time Define Activities Sequence Activities Estimate Activity Resources Estimate Activity Durations Develop Schedule Cost Estimate Costs Determine Budget Quality Plan Quality HR Develop Human Resource Plan Communications Plan Communications Risk Plan Risk Management Identify Risks Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Plan Risk Responses Procurement Plan Procurement EXECUTING Integration Direct & Manage Project Execution Quality Perform Quality Assurance HR Acquire Project Team Develop Project Team Manage Project Team

3 Communications Distribute Information Manage Stakeholder Expectations Conduct Procurements MONITORING & CONTROLLING Integration Monitor & Control Project Work Perform Integrated Change Control Scope Verify Scope Control Scope Time Control Schedule Cost Control Costs Quality Perform Quality Control Communications Report Performance Risk Monitor & Control Risks Procurement Administer Procurements CLOSING Integration Close Project Procurement Close Procurements References MyKwantlen.ca Bridge Rules: ght_rules_2010.pdf Bridge Designs:

4 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to discuss about the creation of our bridge that was created with spaghetti. INITIATING Integration 4.1 Develop Project Charter PROJECT CHARTER SPAGHETTI BRIDGE This Charter formally authorizes a project to create a bridge formed out of spaghetti. A project plan will be developed and submitted to the Project Sponsor for approval. Commencement of project activities will begin upon approval of the project plan and the resources to execute it by the Project Sponsor. Included in the project plan are to be a scope statement; schedule; cost estimate; budget; and provisions for scope, resource, schedule, communications, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management as well as project control. The purpose of the Spaghetti Building project is to create a spaghetti bridge that is 1 meter in length and has a height of 500 mm. The bridge will be hung by a bucket of weights to test the strength of the bridge. This project meets CADD SQUAD for the purpose to create a bridge that is strong and efficient and has a low cost. The project deliverables shall include a completed bridge and a project management report. The Project Manager, Kabir Gill, is hereby authorized to interface with management as required, negotiate for resources, delegate responsibilities within the framework of the project, and to communicate with all contractors and management, as required, to ensure successful and timely completion of the project. The Project Manager is responsible for developing the project plan, monitoring the schedule, cost, and scope of the project during implementation, and maintaining control over the project by measuring performance and taking corrective action. A completed project plan will be developed and submitted to the Project Sponsor for approval by November 10, Upon approval of the project plan resources will be assigned to the project and work will commence within two days. Once the project commences, work on the project will be performed according to the schedule provided in the approved project plan. The Project Manager will obtain approval from the Project Sponsor for any schedule changes which impact the project completion milestone. The hard date we have for this project is November 10, The budget for the Spaghetti bridging project is $4690. It is to be funded through Gill Productions. 3

5 The Team Members for the Spaghetti Bridging project are Member Name Roles Duties of each Role Kabir Gill Project Manager Justin Maan Technician Solve Problem along the construction of the bridge Jagjot Singh Designer/Fabricator Design and fabricate the bridge Dennis Designer/Fabricator Design and fabricate the bridge Josh Designer/FabricWeator Design and fabricate the bridge We submitted our project charter to Joanne Massey on October 27, 2015 who was also the project sponsor. Joanne gave us consent on weather our project charter was approved or not. Our Project Charter was approved. Communications 10.1 Identify Stakeholders The Team Members for the Spaghetti Bridging project are Member Name Roles Duties of each Role Kabir Gill Project Manager Justin Maan Technician Solve Problem along the construction of the bridge Jagjot Singh Designer/Fabricator Design and fabricate the bridge Dennis Designer/Fabricator Design and fabricate the bridge Josh Designer/Fabricator Design and fabricate the bridge Joanne Massey Project Sponsor Sponsors the Spaghetti bridge costs as well as construction 4

6 PLANNING Integration 4.2 Develop PM Plan In our Project Management plan we went over several designs of bridges. Below is a sketch of our original design of the bridge. However as the Project went along the bridge design changed as we went over several new designs. We informed the sponsor Joanne Massey to ensure that she was kept aware of the changes we made on the design of the spaghetti bridge. Given below are some sketches of our previous design 5

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8 Scope 5.1 Collect Requirements Our project Manager Kabir Gill collected all the specified requirement such as the spaghetti, glue sticks, glue guns, labor, engineer of the bridge, and designer. Our group also managed to find a place to store our equipment as well as the bridge, ensuring that the equipment and resources were stored properly on a daily basis. Kabir Gill also used the method of division of labor to divide the tasks ensuring that each person was capable enough to complete their tasks. Jot collected information on the restrictions and limitations of the bridge such as the materials as well size limitations of the bridge. For example Jot examined the document that was made available to us from our sponsor that our bridge height should not exceed 500mm in height and maximum span of the bridge cannot exceed 1m. Also the distance between the top support of the bridge and the bottom of the bridge should be no bigger than 100 mm. 5.2 Define Scope When we were defining the scope we were faced with a lot of bridge designs. We used the internet to look up different designs keeping in mind the amount of material that we had to complete the design to the desired outcome. We searched designs that were fairly simple, modern but strong in the methods that they supported weights. We also looked at the Bridge Design pdf document which Joanne the project sponsor provided us with. We explored all sorts of bridges such as Beam Bridge, Truss Bridge, Arch Bridge, Cantilevered Bridge, Suspension 7

9 Bridge, and Cable Stayed Bridge. We used the combination of Arch Bridge as well as the Suspension Bridge to create our bridge. Below are some concepts of bridges that we used to come up with design of our bridge. We used some of the techniques and bridging styles that would accommodate for the stresses and loads of our spaghetti bridge. 5.3 Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) A work breakdown structure (WBS), in project management is a deliverable-oriented breakdown og a project into smaller components. A work breakdown structure is a project deliverable that systamizes the teams project into controlable sections. In the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) we broke down the time spent on each task by each member of the team. 8

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12 Time 6.1 Define Activities The project manager Kabir Gill and Justin Maan defined the activities in the project which included, defining the workers Dennis and Josh. They were assigned to create the combination of ten pieces of spaghettis to create columns and beams. They were instructed to create larger columns and beams made out of 35 pieces of spaghetti. Justin and Jot were assigned to create different designs and sketches of bridges. The final sketch was discussed with the project manager and approved by the sponsor Joanne Massey. The project manager was told how much materials we would be using. Kabir then took the data regarding the information of materials, loads and stresses and finalized which materials and structures would best sit the project. 11

13 Jot and Justin gave step by step instructions on how to build the bridge. 6.2 Sequence Activities First, the project manager Kabir examined the different possible designs that were given by Justin and Jot Kabir then selected the best and efficient spaghetti bridge providing our workers and designers with the requirements (resources, material) needed to design the bridge. Jot and Justin discussed about the design and finalized a location to start the project with their workers. Our sponsor then provided us with a location as we were given specific instructions to keep the room clean Our workers Josh and Dennis were instructed to create specific column and beam widths Justin and Jot started to create the base support of the bridge which was 1m Kabir did regular checks, examining how much time was spent on each activity to find out how long the project would take. 12

14 We confirmed with our sponsor keeping in mind the instructions that were provided to our group through our sponsor We then started the major construction of our bridge. 6.3 Estimate Activity Resources The designs created by Justin and Jot were given to the project manager. The project manager analyzed the different bridges and selected the most suitable one. Then Jot and Justin explained the particular activities, techniques and skills that were required to build the bridge. Then the project manager allocated the resources such as materials and labor that were required to build the bridge. 6.4 Estimate Activity Durations The project manager provided us with the equipment and material to start the bridge. During the construction, Kabir estimated the time that was allocated to each activity and estimated when our project would be completed by. 13

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17 Cost 7.1 Estimate Costs 16

18 7.2 Determine Budget 17

19 Quality 8.1 Plan Quality The project manager ensured that the columns and beams were made with the best quality. He ensured that the thickness of all beams and columns were consistent and accurate. He ensures that the sponsor gave us a good amount of material to support the design of our bridge. 18

20 HR 9.1 Develop Human Resource Plan Communications 10.2 Plan Communications Justin Maan took everyone s contacts from the project manager, workers and designers and created a joint account on WhatsApp and Gmail were the group shared pictures, views on the project as well as information on the progress of our project. Our project manager had to resolve the problems we faced while creating the bridge through online chat. With the help of these online resources were able to better communicate with our group members on a regular basis to ensure that everything was going according to plan. Risk 11.1 Plan Risk Management 11.2 Identify Risks The risks that the group was faced included: The tip of the Glue Gun Blade used to cut the spaghetti (sharp) Melted dripping glue Keeping the room clean to ensure that no one gets hurt or trips over something Ensuring that the project materials and the supplies are kept in a safe secure environment Ensuring that the right amount of glue and spaghetti is used to support the bridge Ensuring that the information and designs regarding our bridge is kept secure and confidential to our group 11.3 Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis 19

21 11.4 Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis 11.5 Plan Risk Responses Train workers on how to handle the glue gun properly Our project manager was able to assist the workers if they got hurt Following the orders of the project sponsor and ensuring that the room is clean for the group and the next class to come and use the room Storing the project and project materials in a safe place Procurement 12.1 Plan Procurement EXECUTING Integration 4.3 Direct & Manage Project Execution Kabir and Justin ensured that the project was being executed on time and that everyone was on the same page. In addition, Kabir did regular checkups to ensure that the project was going smoothly on a regular basis. 20

22 Quality 8.2 Perform Quality Assurance HR 9.2 Acquire Project Team 9.3 Develop Project Team 9.4 Manage Project Team Communications 10.3 Distribute Information Justin Maan took everyone s contacts from the project manager, workers and designers and created a joint account on WhatsApp and Gmail were the group shared pictures, views on the project as well as information on the progress of our project. Our project manager had to resolve the problems we faced while creating the 21

23 bridge through online chat. With the help of these online resources were able to better communicate with our group members on a regular basis to ensure that everything was going according to plan Manage Stakeholder Expectations 12.2 Conduct Procurements MONITORING & CONTROLLING Integration 4.4 Monitor & Control Project Work Through online chat such as WhatsApp and regular project checkups, the project manager Kabir Gill had to manage and solve problems on a regular basis ensuring that everyone was getting their share done and was capable enough to carry out their responsibilities. 4.5 Perform Integrated Change Control Scope 5.4 Verify Scope 5.5 Control Scope 22

24 Time 6.6 Control Schedule The schedule was used to assist our group in ensuring that everyone spent the correct amount of time on each activity and was not goofing around. The schedule helped our group in maximizing the time allotted for the project. Cost 7.3 Control Costs Quality 8.3 Perform Quality Control 23

25 Communications 10.5 Report Performance Risk 11.6 Monitor & Control Risks Procurement 12.3 Administer Procurements CLOSING Integration 4.6 Close Project Our project was tested and the bridge ended up breaking. The bridge had a total weight of 2307 g. Our bridge was one of the heaviest bridges. The bridge held 1800 grams suspended from the center of the bridge. The difference was Our bridge was the bridge that held the least amount of weight compared to other bridges. If our group was able to design the bridge again, we would read through the instructions more carefully and think about designing the bridge through lighter methods. 24

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27 Procurement 12.4 Close Procurements References MyKwantlen.ca Bridge Rules: Rules_2010.pdf Bridge Designs: Google 26