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A risk analysis begins with the identification and classification of initiating events. We address the application of Euler Diagrams to guide database queries and to determine when an evolving set of initiating events effectively spans the systems and situation of interest.
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Lambert, J.H., Sarda, P. (2004). Representation of Risk Scenarios via Euler Diagrams. In: Spitzer, C., Schmocker, U., Dang, V.N. (eds) Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-410-4_504
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