AS Rm Key words 0.0 / 5 ? Design Technology: Product DesignKey wordsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Lee SargeantCreated on: 15-05-16 20:43 Toughness Ability of a material to withstand sudden impact without fracture (can refer to bending strength) 1 of 14 Hardness Ability of a material to resist abrasive wear, indentation or deformation 2 of 14 Durability Ability of a material to withstand wear and tear, weathering, deterioration or corrosion 3 of 14 Stability Ability of a material to resist changes in size or shape due to environment 4 of 14 Elasticity Ability to flex and bend when forces are being applied, and to regain normal shape and size when forces are removed 5 of 14 Strength Ability of a material to withstand force without bending or breaking 6 of 14 Tensile strength resist stretching or pulling forces 7 of 14 Compresive strength Withstand pushing forces (stop crush or shorten) 8 of 14 Bending strength Withstand forces where attempting to bend the material 9 of 14 Sheer strength Resist sliding forces acting against eachother 10 of 14 Torsional strength Withstand twisting forces under torsion or shape 11 of 14 Plasticity to be permanently changed in shape by external forces 12 of 14 Malleability withstand deformation by compression (squashed without break) 13 of 14 Ductility ability of a material to be drawn out 14 of 14
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