Creep develops not only in compression, but also in tension, bending, and torsion. The ratio of the rate of creep in tension to that in compression will be greater than 1 in the first 2 weeks, but this ratio decreases over longer periods.
Creep develops not only in compression, but also in tension, bending, and torsion. The ratio of the rate of creep in tension to that in compression will be greater than 1 in the first 2 weeks, but this ratio decreases over longer periods.