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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIESTechnological Properties Property Classification Description/RemarksPhysical PropertiesRelative density Class III Medium relative density(0.51)Volumetric shrinkage Class V High volumetricshrinkage (16.9%)Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class III Mdium strength (Bendingstrength - 49.9 MPa;Compressive strength -11.3 MPa; Shear strength-6.51 MPa; Hardness - 3.10KN; Toughness - 37.4Joule/Specimen)Sawing Class I Easy to saw* * Drying Class 11 Moderately difficult tO'dry* * Machining Class III Fair machining property* * Finishing Class I Very good finishingproperty* * Natural Durability Class 11 Moderately durable* * Treatability Class III Very difficult to treat withchemical preservatives* * -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS ofFPRDI.Data obtained from Phase I ofITTO Project PD 47/88 Rev. 3(1).6. END-USESThe wood is used for posts and spars; bridge and boat building; beams, jOists,rafters, floorings, furniture and cabinet works. It is suitable for poles and piles,pulpwood, truck bodies, exterior Siding and flooring, boxes and crates, tool handles.Mouldings balusters, louvre doors, frames, chopping boards, bowls, paper weightsand toys.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut45