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Research Progress on Material Creep Experiments

Jinhang Li, Yanshen Zhang, Jiexin Weng, Xuan Zhang
Vol.3, No.3, pp.9-13, 2025 DOI: 10.62051/ijmsts.v3n3.02 April 29, 2025
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Abstract: Creep behavior in solid propellants, characterized by time-dependent deformation under constant load, critically impacts the structural integrity and operational safety of rocket motors. This paper reviews recent advancements in creep research across three dimensions: (1) Macro-meso characterization techniques, including innovative indentation methods and high-resolution micro-CT/SEM imaging, which elucidate damage evolution mechanisms such as pore nucleation and crack propagation; (2) Multi-factor influences, revealing temperature-stress synergies, filler-matrix interactions, aging effects, and loading-rate dependencies that govern creep dynamics; (3) Cross-material experimental progress, highlighting breakthroughs in cementitious materials (20% prediction accuracy improvement), soft matter rheology (80% testing acceleration), and polymer microstructure transitions. While current studies have established comprehensive creep databases and advanced constitutive modeling, challenges remain in understanding long-term damage accumulation and multi-physics coupling under extreme conditions. Future directions emphasize in-situ multi-scale monitoring, cross-scale computational frameworks, and AI-driven predictive models for next-generation creep-resistant materials.
Keywords: Solid propellants, Macro-meso characterization, Multi-factor influence, Creep mechanisms, Creep-resistant design
APA Citation: Jinhang Li, Yanshen Zhang, Jiexin Weng, Xuan Zhang (2025). Research Progress on Material Creep Experiments. International Journal of Materials Science and Technology Studies, 3(3), 9-13. https://doi.org/10.62051/ijmsts.v3n3.02

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