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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIES--Technological Properties Property Classification Descrlption/RemarksPhysical Properties* * Relative density Class 11 Moderately high relative ,density (0.64)* * Volumetric shrinkage Class V High volumetric shrinkage(14.5%)** Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class 11 Moderately high strength(Bending strength - 84.0MPa; Compressivestrength - 20.2 MPa; She¥"strength -10.6 MPa; Hardness- 5.7 KN; Toughness-43.1 Joule/Specimen)* * Sawing Class 11 Moderate to saw* * Drying Class III Difficult to dry* * Machining Class 11 Good* * Finishing Class 11 Good* * Natural Durability Class 11 Moderately durable* * Treatability Class I Easy to treat* * -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS of FPRDI.6. END-USESFor beams, joists, rafters, flooring and household implements, for high gradefurniture and cabinet making, bobbins, floor parquet, louvre doors, balusters, frames,toys, coaster set, cups, bowls, candy tray, fruit tray, trophy, che"ss pieces, ,pencilholders, table tops and moulding.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut37