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What are the "Stress Rupture" and "Creep Rupture" tests?

A method of evaluating elevated-temperature durability in which a tension test specimen is stressed under constant load until it breaks. Data recorded commonly include initial stress, time to rupture, initial extension, creep extension, and reduction of area of fracture.

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