Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a logic diagram showing the causal
relationships between events, which singly or in combination result in
the occurrence of a higher-level event. It is used to determine the
frequency of a “top event” which may be a type of accident or an
unintended hazardous outcome. [12]
It is a technique to illustrate or quantify the various events and component failures that may combine to cause one critical top event. [10]
A Logic diagram showing the causal relationships between events, which singly or in combination result in the occurrence of a higher-level event. It is used to determine the frequency of a “top event” which may be a type of accident or an unintended hazardous outcome. [IACS]
Sources
1. IACS International Association of Classification Societies LTD
10. ARF Document The exact reference is not provided.
12. MSC/Circ.1023-MEPC/Circ.392 Formal Safety Assessment
