Exam Question
(a) Explain Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) with relevant examples (8)
(b) Construct the Fault Tree for "Engine starting Failure" ie. the engine speed goes down and finally stops. (8)
Class 1 (Chief Engineer)
Engineering Management
📅 Jan 2024
Reference Answer
### (a) Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a top-down, deductive failure analysis methodology used in safety and reliability engineering. It graphically represents the logical relationships between a specific undesired event (the "Top Event") and the various basic events (like component failures or human errors) that can lead to it.
#### Core Concepts and Methodology
The process follows a systematic approach as outlined in engineering best practices:
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a top-down, deductive failure analysis methodology used in safety and reliability engineering. It graphically represents the logical relationships between a specific undesired event (the "Top Event") and the various basic events (like component failures or human errors) that can lead to it.
#### Core Concepts and Methodology
The process follows a systematic approach as outlined in engineering best practices:
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