creep-deformations-in-turbine-bladesThin outlet edgeShifting of the shroudsthrough twisting of theblades under the influence of centrifugal forceConstriction of anuncooled rotor bladeafter the creepstrength is exhaustedBending-out of the thinoutlet edge of a turbine stator vane due to creepoverstress resulting fromcompressive stresses. Typical creep deformations in turbine bladesShrouds bent upward bycentrifugal force"shingling", "overriding"