API Exam API-571 Topic 1 Question 96 Discussion

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Which of these materials are susceptible to creep damage?

ACarbon steel

BStainless steel

CLow alloy steel

DAll of the above

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Suggested Answer: B

by Annelle at Sep 19, 2024, 03:04 AM

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Wynell

3 months ago

Wait, so steel can creep? I always thought it just sat there looking all strong and sturdy. Guess I need to keep an eye on my paperclips too, huh?

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Dominque

1 months ago

D) All of the above

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Magdalene

1 months ago

C) Low alloy steel

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Ona

1 months ago

B) Stainless steel

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Nelida

2 months ago

A) Carbon steel

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Leandro

3 months ago

Ah, the joys of metallurgy. Creep damage, the silent killer of structures. Maybe we should all just build everything out of titanium, eh?

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Naomi

3 months ago

D) All of the above? Really? I was hoping at least one type of steel would be immune to this. Guess I'm going to have to be extra vigilant in my design work.

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Beula

3 months ago

I'm not sure about that, I think only certain materials like low alloy steel are susceptible to creep damage.

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Vallie

3 months ago

I agree with Jenelle, creep damage can affect carbon steel, stainless steel, and low alloy steel.

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Jenelle

3 months ago

I think all of the above materials are susceptible to creep damage.

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Amina

3 months ago

Well, I think stainless steel and low alloy steel can also experience creep damage under certain conditions.

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Emerson

3 months ago

I disagree, I believe only carbon steel is susceptible to creep damage.

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Chan

3 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about that. I thought stainless steel was more resistant to creep. Guess I need to review my materials science notes again.

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Armando

2 months ago

User 4: Low alloy steel can also experience creep damage over time.

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Stephaine

2 months ago

User 3: I remember learning that carbon steel is definitely susceptible to creep.

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Lucille

2 months ago

User 2: Really? I thought stainless steel was more resistant to creep.

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Gladys

3 months ago

User 1: I think all of the above materials are susceptible to creep damage.

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Helaine

3 months ago

I think the correct answer is D) All of the above. All steel types are susceptible to creep damage under certain conditions like high temperature and stress.

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Amina

4 months ago

I think all of the above materials are susceptible to creep damage.

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