MANUAL ON THE PROPERTIES AND USES OF LESSER ... - ITTO

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIESTechnological Properties Property Classification Description/RemarksPhysical Properties* * Relative density Class I M,oderately high (0.70)* * Volumetric shrinkage Class II Moderately low volumetricshrinkage (8.2%)* * Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class I High strength (Bendingstrength - 95.6 MPa;Compressive strength -47.8 MPa; Shear strength-12.4 MPa; Toughness-53.8 Joule/Specimen)* * Sawing Class II Moderately difficult to saw* * Drying Class III Difficult to dry* * Machining Class II Good machining property* * Finishing Class I Very good finishingproperty* * Natural Durability Class II Moderately durable* * Treatability Class III Very difficult to treat withchemical preservatives* * -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS ofFPRDI.6. END-USESFor heavy construction such as bridges, posts, piles, railway sleepers, stairs andhighway railguards. Balusters, railings in building, tool handles, paper weights,pencil holders, door and window frames, beams and joists.7. ILLUSTRATION .Tangential Cut23