Stress Relaxation
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CORE DEFINITION
When a material is forced to maintain a fixed deformation state (such as being stretched and held), its internal stress gradually decreases over time. This occurs because the molecular chains rearrange to adapt to the new shape.
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The adaptability of time. When you are forced into an uncomfortable situation (such as a new job or new city), the initial stress is greatest. But if you persist (maintain the deformation), your psychological structure will rearrange (relax), and the pain will naturally diminish over time.
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Stress relaxation refers to the phenomenon where, under constant total strain, the internal stress of a material gradually decreases over time, originating from viscoelastic flow or creep. It is an important indicator of aging in polymers and high-temperature metal components.
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