Quantitative Techniques: Theory and Problems

EVENT (OR NODE OR CONNECTOR)

The starting and finishing point of an activity or a group of activities are called events. In a network, an event is generally represented by a numbered circle (e.g. , ).

Tail Event – The starting point of an activity is called a tail event because it is connected to the tail of an activity. In a network, tail event is represented by symbol "i".

Head Event – The finishing (or terminal) point of an activity is called a head event because it is connected to the head of an activity. In a network, head event is represented ...