Abstract
Creep tests were conducted on Al-Mg alloys at very low stresses, where newtonian behavior of the Harper-Dorn type was previously reported, under the condition of large creep strains. The creep curves obtained show the presence of large transient strains before steady state is reached. This finding indicates that the earlier creep data on these alloys obtained from short-term tests (strains less than 1%) are not representative of steady state creep.