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Case Study 7.3
Question 1
Tacoma Narrows Bridge’s project planning had been appropriate by the definitive step towards the extended suspension. The scope management had been identified through the timing and appropriate identification of the traffic ease up. The process of taking up unnecessary or unknowing risk was the non-consideration of the periodic timeframe for its delivery as well as physical conditions within the area. Project constraints involved the unpredictable circumstance of the weather changes, especially with the wind movements and engineering prospects of dealing with it. They were not taken into consideration because aerodynamics had not been sufficiently studied or researched to the effect.
Question 2
Qualitative risk assessment of the project should have considered the risk factors involved in the construction of the suspension bridge. The design risk was enormous as the extent and coverage of the distance could not be easily determined. Sighting of the bridge provided for risks as it could show the suspension aerodynamics could not withhold unpredictable changes in physical conditions. The construction risked safety standards at all level due to the location, access, and span. I would assess the risk of the project as being high for construction, at the time.
Question 3
Risk mitigation of the project that
would be appropriate for the project required alternative designs and
suspensions from the original delivery. For example, increasing the number of
lanes within the coverage would help in ensuring more stability is achieved. In
addition, putting shoulders on either side of the bridge would facilitate the
support needed to maintain the stability of the bridge despite the changes in
physical conditions. Other forms of mitigation would require the transfer of
ideas in alternative measures of using aerodynamics to affect a better bridge
(Baguley 11). Acceptance would be required since the project was important for
access and transportation.
Reference:
Baguley, Phil. Project Management. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2008. Print.