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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTlES--Technological Properties Property Classification Description/RemarksPhysical Properties* * Relative density Class IV Moderately low relativedensity (0.50)* * Volumetric shrinkage Class III Medium volumetricshrinkage (12.10%)I * * Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class 11 Moderately high strength(Bending strength - 71. 0MPa; Compressivestrength - 20.0 MPa; Shearstrength - 8.86 MPa;Hardness - 3.84 KN;Toughness - 18.4 Joule/Specimen),* * Sawing Class 11 Moderate to saw* * Drying Class 11 Moderately difficult to dry* * Machining Class 11 Good* * Finishing Class 11 Fair* * Natural Durability Class V Perishable* * Treatability Class I Easy to treat* * -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS of FPRDI6. END-USESThe wood is used for high grade construction, carving and household utensils.Walls, room dividers, louvres, picture frames, toys, coaster set, bowls, trays, trophy,chess pices, and boards.7. ILLUSTRATION,"Tangential Cut69