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Nitpick: creep is different from relaxation.

Creep is when you apply a constant load on the material, and the material elongates (creeps) gradually, keeping the same stress.

Relaxation is when you apply a constant extension to the material, and the stress reduces gradually (material relaxes), keeping the same extension.



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