0Number of work periods needed to complete the activity.
Duration of an activity is calculated using the Task Rule which is as follows :
Work = Duration * Resource Units
i.Work is the Effort estimated for the activity. Various Estimation techniques discussed previously can be used. This is usually expressed in hours.
ii.Resource Units equals the number of resources that are assigned to the activity and the number of hours per day they are available for this activity.
iii.Duration calculated from above Rule is usually expressed in days.
Example :
An High Level Design Document is required to be prepared. It’s estimated effort is 40 hours. Two resources are assigned to it. Both of them can spare 4 hours each daily for this activity. What is the Duration of this Activity ?
