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Creep usually occurs as a result of thermal and physical stress overcoming the elasticity of the metal preventing it from returning to its original shape after the stress is removed.

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It can be caused by GRAVITY as in the case of old lead pipe sagging. In addition copper contact wires in electrified transport systems sagging under permanent stress causes creep.

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