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The Cat Methodology for Fault Tree Construction

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Synthesis and Analysis Methods for Safety and Reliability Studies

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This paper presents a methodology for the systematic construction of fault trees based on decision tables. The presentation is made through an example. The modeling capability of decision tables is demonstrated and the construction of a fault tree from the decision tables is shown in a step by step fashion.

This research was supported by the Electric Power Research Institute

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  1. The Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, California, 90406, USA

    Steven L. Salem

  2. University of California, Los Angeles, California, 90024, USA

    George Apostolakis

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  1. University of California, 5532, Boelter Hall, Los Angeles, California, USA

    G. Apostolakis

  2. CESNEF - Politecnico di Milano, Via G. Ponzio 34/3, 20133, Milano, Italy

    S. Garribba

  3. C.E.C. Joint Research Centre, Ispra Establishment, 21020, Ispra (VA), Italy

    G. Volta

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Salem, S.L., Apostolakis, G. (1980). The Cat Methodology for Fault Tree Construction. In: Apostolakis, G., Garribba, S., Volta, G. (eds) Synthesis and Analysis Methods for Safety and Reliability Studies. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3036-3_8

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