12.1.2 - Stress Relaxation and Creep
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What phenomenon describes the decrease in stress over time under constant strain?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the stress level when the material is held constant.
What is the term for the increase in strain over time under constant stress?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a weight is held indefinitely on a material.
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What happens to stress during stress relaxation?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of time on applied strain.
Creep is defined as _.
💡 Hint: Recall the effects of continuous load on materials.
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Analyze a scenario where a bituminous pavement is subjected to constant heavy truck traffic. Discuss potential outcomes related to creep and stress relaxation.
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term effects on pavement integrity.
Describe an approach to rehabilitate a pavement affected by significant creep and stress relaxation.
💡 Hint: Consider methods that improve material properties.
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