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Evaluation of common cause failure analysis techniques

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6541352
The purpose of the report is to summarize and evaluate the common mode/common cause analysis techniques found in the literature. A decision tree is presented to help the analyst determine the method--or combination of methods--most appropriate for his particular problem. Although this report is written to the analyst familiar with the field of reliability, the introduction does contain a discussion of basic common mode/common cause concepts. This is a preliminary document. The authors would appreciate any reader's suggestions and additional references on significant common cause failure analysis techniques.
Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-07-1570
OSTI ID:
6541352
Report Number(s):
RE-A-77-100
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English