Critical Path Method

An electronic system of planning, scheduling, and control which combines all relevant information into a single master plan, permitting the establishment of the optimum sequence and dur ation of operations; utilizing an arrow diagram drawn to show the interconnected individual tasks involved in constructing the project. Culvert. Any structure under the roadway with a clear opening of 20 feet or less measured along the center of the roadw ay. Data Date. The date from which a schedule is calculated and, in schedules other than the initial schedule and baseline schedule, the date up to which progress is reported. Department. The North Dakota Department of Transportation or its representativ es. Director. The Director of the Department acting directly or through authorized representatives. Engineer. The Deputy Director for Engineering of the Department, acting directly or through an authorized representative, who is responsible for engineering supervision of construction. Laboratory. The testing laboratory of the Department or any other testing laboratory designated by the Engineer. Materials & Research Engineer. The head of the Department's Materials & Research