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

5. TECHNOWGICA.LPROPERTIESTechnological Properties . PropertyClassification Description/Remarks-Physical Properties* * Relative density Class IV Moderately low relativedensity (0.48)* * Volumetric shrinkage Class II Moderately low volumetricshrinkage (9.80%)** Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class III Medium strength (Bendingstrength - 65.8 MPa;Compressive strength -19.1 MPa; Hardness - 2.5KN; Toughness - 61.5Joule/Specimen)Sawing No available data No available data* * Drying Class IIEasy to dry* * ~hining Class I Very good* * Finishing Class II Fair* * Natural Durability Class I Durable* * Treatability Class I Easy to treat* * -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS of FPRDI.6. END-USESFor general construction, furniture and cabinet making; a good wood for a shipplanking. Louvre doors, balusters, picture frames, room dividers, bowls, coaster setand tool handles.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut55