Structural Instability Induced by Creep

The application of the linearized theorized of Robotnov and Shesterikov and of Onat and Wang to creep buckling is examined and an investigation of the associated disturbance-response behavior is made. It is shown that a precise and consistent criterion for stability that has both theoretical and experimental support is possible within the scope of linearized theory. The linearization procedure of Onat and wang is extended to multiaxial stress states and the problem of a compressively loaded rectangular plate subject to creep is analyzed. (Author).