Structural Failure Analysis | Creep
Engineering Specialists Inc can also help you if you experience structural failure. There are many different types of failure that can occur:
Creep
Under stress, this is the tendency of a solid material to slowly move or deform. This is a process that often takes years or longer to begin to affect load capabilities. It is almost always made more intense when subjected to heat, especially if extreme temperatures are present.
Creep is often welcomed in concrete since the relief of tension makes it less likely that it will crack or deform unfavorably.