Creep

Use the Creep tab for creep-rate evaluation.

Inputs

• one or more creep test files

• calibrated TAF

• frame compliance

• material Young’s modulus input, often taken from the Hardness and Young's Modulus tab

Typical steps

1. Load the file or files.

2. Copy or enter TAF, frame compliance, and the material Young’s modulus.

3. Run the creep calculation.

4. Inspect the creep-rate plots and related values.

Outputs to inspect

Check whether:

• the selected tests are appropriate

• the corrected data behave as expected

• the resulting creep-rate values are stable in the range you care about

Key plots

The most important plots are the creep-rate plots and any related depth or time-dependent curves used in the calculation. These help you judge whether the reported creep values come from a stable region.

Common problems

Typical issues include:

• running the analysis without the correct TAF, frame compliance, or material Young’s modulus

• using tests that are not suitable for creep evaluation

• over-interpreting unstable creep-rate regions

Next step

This workflow depends on earlier setup from:

• Tip Area Function

• Frame Compliance

• Hardness and Young’s Modulus for the material Young’s modulus input in typical workflows