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

5. TECHNOWGICALPROPERTIES- . . (Technological Properties Property Classificatioh Descriptiop!RemarksPhysical Properties* * Relative density Class IIIMedium relative density* * Volumetric shrinkage , Class 11(0.55). Moderately low volumetricshrif\kage (10.4%)>1< *""Mechanical/StrengthProperties Class 11 Moderately high strength(Bending strength - 64.8MPa; Compressivestrength - 20.9 MPa; Shearstrength - 9.37 MPa;Hardness - 4.4 KN;Toughness - 33.7 Joule/Specimen)* * Sawing Class I Easy to saw* * Drying Class 11 Moderately difficult* * Machining Class 11 Good** Finishing Class 11 Fair* * Natural Durability Class III Slightly durable* * Treatability Class III Very difficult to treat** -Data obtained from previous studies on LUS ofFPRDI.6. END-USESFor general construction for interior work, sheathing, ceiling, door panels,flooring, furniture and cabinet work, veneer and plywood.7. ILLUSTRATIONTangential Cut77