A fault tree pinpoints causes and effects, with an emphasis on why processes break down. This analysis is articulated in a flow chart with the final result at the top and contributing factors below.

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) forms the cornerstone of systematic investigations into potential failures within complex engineering systems. By utilising logical diagrams comprised of gates such as ...

A fault tree analysis of a car starting system is presented as an example. SAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, ...

These data are interpreted in terms of a "fault tree analysis, " an operations research technique that identifies potential points of failure in technical systems in order to study patterns of use, ...