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Probabilistic Risk Assessment

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In this chapter, the key elements of the basic methodology of probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) are presented. Starting with the enumeration of some of the strengths of PRA, the detailed steps involved in a PRA will be discussed and subsequently a case study shall be provided to highlight the various steps involved.

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    Mohammad Modarres

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Modarres, M. (2008). Probabilistic Risk Assessment. In: Misra, K.B. (eds) Handbook of Performability Engineering. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-131-2_43

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