Static fatigue refers to the gradual degradation or failure of materials or structures under constant load or stress over time, even when the applied load is below the material's ultimate strength. This phenomenon is typically more pronounced in brittle materials, such as ceramics and certain polymers, which can exhibit time-dependent behavior under sustained loads. In contrast to dynamic fatigue, which involves cycles of loading and unloading, static fatigue occurs when a load is held constant for an extended period.
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