Ability of a ship to take a lot of damage before loosing critical internal systems. (Example: The Kzinti BC is Durable, because of the great many hits it takes to dig into the shuttle bay).
It is a combination of hardness, toughness and stability which describes the specific gemstone's ability to resist wear.
The resistance to normal wear and tear.
ability to withstand deterioration over time or exposure to hostile environments
Of wood, the resistance offered by it against disease, decay and insect attack.
The resistance of wood to attack by decay fungi, insects and marine borers.
The ability of coatings to hold up against destructive agents such as weather, air pollution, sunlight, detergents, abrasion, or marring and continue to look attractive.
Resistance to change from original appearance. Durability is term used to describe how long polish film will resist changes in appearance caused by foot traffic or other types of wear before spray buffing, recoating, or stripping is considered necessary. Terms used to describe durability include abrasion resistance, adhesion, black heel mark resistance, lack of dirt embodiment, hardness, scuff resistance, scratch resistance, detergent resistance, and gloss retention.
Able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration.
A relative term for the resistance of a material to loss of physical properties or appearance as a result of use.
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products"
The ability of a material to withstand the destructive agents with which it comes in contact. The term” durability” is often incorrectly used to signify only weather resistance. For instance, a material may be durable under the conditions for which it has been designed, even though the film would rapidly disintegrate upon exposure to normal weather conditions such as rain and sunlight.
How well a floor finish resists wear.
The ability of Portland cement plaster to resist weathering action, chemical attack, abrasion, and other potentially harmful conditions.
1. The natural resistance of timber to biodeterioration due to fungi, insects and mechanical break down caused by weathering, checking and splitting. 2. In building, the efficacy of details in preserving or protecting the fabric of the building from decay or deterioration.
The resistance of aggregate particles to the accumulative effects of environmental and cyclical load conditions. Lack of aggregate durability results leads to a breakdown of aggregate particles resulting in an alteration in gradation and impairment of performance.
The ability of a fabric to resist wear through continual use.
How well a film weathers and lasts.
The hardness, toughness and stability that describes the diamonds ability not to wear.
The degree to which a coating or sealant can withstand the destructive effects of the environment to which it is exposed. The term also refers to interior applications, including the ability to withstand scrubbing, abrasion, etc.
A qualitative measure of the resistance of rock or soil exposed at the surface to weathering or erosion;
The degree to which paint withstands the destructive effects of the environment to which it is exposed, especially harsh weather conditions. Durability has two aspects. Its protective properties safeguard the substrate from degradation. Its decorative properties allow the paint to retain its attractive appearance.
The ability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, and abrasion.
The ability of materials to withstand the potentially destructive action of natural conditions and chemical reactions DESCRIPTION
The ability of a connector or contact to withstand repeated mating and unmating while remaining within its specified performance levels.
The ability of a coating to withstand the destructive effect of the conditions to which they are subjected i.e. whether it be actual usage or service.
The inherent resistance of wood to attack by wood destroying organisms. The term 'durability' used with reference to the classification for heartwood, according to BS EN 350-2 : 1994. The majority of sapwood in commercial use is deemed to be Class 5 (Not Durable) Durability class 1: Very Durable Durability class 2: Durable Durability class 3: Moderately Durable Durability class 4: Slightly Durable Durability class 5: Not Durable
The measure of the ability of dimension stone to endure and to maintain its essential and distinctive characteristics of strength, resistance to decay and moisture, and appearance.
The ability of the wood species or finish to withstand the conditions or destructive agents with which it comes in contact in actual usage., without an appreciable change in appearance or other important properties.
The ability of paint to last or hold up well against destructive agents such as weather, sunlight, detergents, air pollution, abrasion, or marring.
The wearing quality of a floor finish.
resistance to average wear and tear based on the elasticity, flexibility and resilience of the fibre and fabric as well as the absolute strength.
the ability to withstand physical, chemical, or environmental abuse.
The durability of a gem depends both on its hardness and "toughness." It may be quite tough but easily scratched, or it may be exceedingly hard but lack toughness because of easy cleavage. Diamond is highest on the scale of hardness and, despite it rather easily developed octahedral cleavage, it is among the toughest of gemstones.
Ability to survive heavy wear and tear without deterioration.
