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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
The ability of an object or structure to remain intact and retain its shape under the loads it is designed to withstand.
Used by Edexcel and Eduqas
Specification 5.4.2 · Paper 1
Revise: Reinforcement TechniquesWhen the outside is pressed, the ribs help the walls resist bending, supporting the case's structural integrity and protecting its contents.
Component 1
The ability of a product to remain intact and maintain its load-bearing structure during use.
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Structural integrity means that the product remains intact and maintains its load-bearing structure. A box loses structural integrity if its walls collapse or its base opens, even if most of the board is undamaged.
