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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIESTechnological Properties Property Classification DescriptioniRemarksPhysical Properties* * Relative density Class III Medium relative density(7.6)* * Volumetric shrinkage Class III Medium volumetricshrinkage (12.4%)** Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class III Medium strength (Bendingstrength - 63.7 MPa;Compressive strength -18.5 MPa; Hardness - 4.85KN; Shear strength - 9.37MPa; Kn; Toughness- 40.9 Joule/Specimen).* * Sawing Class II Moderate to saw* * Drying Class II Moderately difficult to dry* * Machining Class III Fair* * Finishing Class I Very good* * Natural Durability Class II Moderately-durable* * Treatability Class III Very difficult to treat** -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS ofFPRDI.6. END-USESFor ship building, flooring, interior finish, furniture, and cabinet work and houseposts. Louvre doors, balusters, frames, ash trays" bowls, paperweights, pencil holders,and table name blocks.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut31