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Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ix
About the Author������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xi
Acknowledgments���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� xiii
Introduction���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xv
Chapter 1:

Define the Problem������������������������������������������������������������������ 1

Chapter 2:

Define Fault Characteristics �������������������������������������������������� 9

Chapter 3:

Construct a Concept Sheet���������������������������������������������������17

Chapter 4:

Develop a Plan of Attack�������������������������������������������������������35

Chapter 5:

Collect Relevant Data �����������������������������������������������������������63

Chapter 6: Generate Clues ���������������������������������������������������������������������73
Chapter 7:

Choose and Use Analysis Tools���������������������������������������������89

Chapter 8:

Use Innovative Analysis Tools���������������������������������������������137

Chapter 9: Establish Consistent Work, Many-Level Reviews, and Certification�������������������������������������������������������������������155
Chapter 10: Summary�������������������������������������������������������������������������������167
Appendix A: Fractional Explained�������������������������������������������������������������169
Appendix B: Interaction Explained�����������������������������������������������������������177
Appendix C: Cracked-or-Broken Example�����������������������������������������������183
Appendix D: Torque-to-Turn

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