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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIESTechnological Properties Property Classification Description/RemarksPhysical Properties* * Relative density Class 11 Moderately high relative* * Volumetric shrinkage Class IIIdensity (0.68)Medium volumetricshrinkage (12.1 % )* * Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class 11 Moderately high strength. (Bending strength - 90.4MPa; Hardness - 5.90KN; Toughness - 30.0Joule/Specimen)* * Sawing Class III Hard to saw* * Drying Class III Very difficult to dry* * Machining Class III Fair* * Finishing Class I Good to very good* * Natural Durability Class I Durable* * Treatability Class III Very difficult to treat* * -Data..obtained from previous studies on LUS of FPRDI.6. END-USESFor high grade construction, furniture and cabinet making, for house posts,door and window jambs and frames. Balusters, floor parquet, coffee table, ash tray,tool handles, agricultural implements, paper weights, truck bodies, stairs, and rails,boat components, wharf and pier.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut53