Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology · 1DT0
Specification 5.4.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Reinforcement TechniquesRibbing adds narrow strips or webs of material inside a case. These ribs support the thin walls and can connect one wall to another. Rather than leaving a broad panel unsupported, they create an internal supporting structure that helps distribute applied forces and reduces bending and warping.