Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is a systematic method used in safety and reliability engineering to identify and analyze the causes of undesired system failures. FTA uses a top-down logical tree structure to trace how combinations of faults or events can lead to critical failure. 

In consequence, this method supports risk assessment, helps determine failure paths, and guides the implementation of mitigation measures in complex systems. FTA is particularly useful in industrial and highly-regulated environments, where understanding potential causes of failures is critical for prevention.