Closed-Form Creep Strain-Time Solutions for Bars and Beams under Isothermal Constant Loads with Finite-Element Verification

Key Points

• Creep strain solutions demonstrate efficient modeling under constant loads, enhancing structural analysis.
• Key evidence includes finite-element verification that ensures solution accuracy across various conditions.
• The approach involved closed-form mathematical formulations verified through finite-element methods, providing a strong basis for application.
• Significance lies in improving design methodologies for structures subjected to isothermal constant loads.