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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIESTechnological Properties Property Classification DescriptionJRemarksPhysical PropertiesRelative density Class I Low relative density(0.341)Volumetric shrinkage Class III Medium volumetricshrinkage (11.1 %)Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class IV Moderately low strength(Bending strength - 43.0IMPa; Compressivestrength - 19.6 MPa; Shearstrength - 5.74 MPa;Hardness - 3.98 KN;Toughness - 21.6 Joule/Specimen)Sawing I Class I Easy to sawDrying Class I Easy to dryMachining Class II Good machining propertyFinishing Class II Fair finishing propertyNatural Durability Class V PerishableTreatability Class I Easy to treat with chemicalpreservativesData obtained from Phase I ofITIO Project PD 47/88 Rev. 3(1).6. END-USESFor floaters, for rafting heavy logs, fishnet floats, dugout canoes and light andtemporary construction. It is recommended for core veneer for plywood.7. ILLUSTRATIONPartly Tangential Cut63