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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIES--Technological Properties Property Classification Description/RemarksPhysical Properties*,* Relative density Class V Low relative density* * Volumetric shrinkage Class II(0.265)Moderate volumetricshrinkage (10.0%)* * Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class V Low strength (Bendingstrength - 31.9 MPa;Compressive strength -16.0 MPa; Shear strength-3.64 MPa; Hardness - 1.50KN; Toughness - 16.9Joule/Specimen)* * Sawing Class I Easy to sawDrying Class I--Easy to dryMachining Class 11 Good machining property* * Finishing Class II Good finishing propertyNatural Durability Class V PerishableTreatability Class I Easy to treat with chemicalpreservatives* * -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS ofFPRDI.Data obtained from Phase I ofITTO Project PD 47/88 Rev. 3(1).6. END-USESFor veneer and plywood, match boxes, fishnet floats, dugouts, pulpwood,veneers and wooden clogs.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut39