Asainda (Ougenia dalbergioides)
Family: Papilionaceae
Common names: Asainda, Banchan, Bandhona, Banjan, Chichera, Chikkudu, Dargu, Darji, Eru, Jaru, Kala palaj, Kala-phulas, Kalbenga, Kuri-mutal, Naiponai, Panan, Panjan, Pannan, Rot, Ruta, Ruthu, Rutok, Sandan, Sandan pipli, Sannan, Sar, Ser, Shanjan, Shermana, Tanaj, Tella motku, Tellamotku, Telus, Tewas, Tewsa, Timsa, Tinas, Tinnas, Tinsa, Tinsai, Tiwas, Tunnia, Vandanam
Distributed in: India (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking, Cooperages, Furniture, Handles: woodworking tools, Heavy construction, Light construction, Plywood: veneer (marine), Poles, Posts, Shade rollers, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Vehicle parts, Wheels
Tree size: Tree height is 30-40 m
Colors: the heart isYellow, Yellow to golden-yellow to orangeand the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isMottled figure, the textureMediumand the lusterLustrous
Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable
Kiln Schedules: UK=F US=T6D4/T3D3 Fr=6
Kiln Drying Rate: Slow (18-28 days for boards < 32 mm, to 52-84 days for boards >= 63 mm)
Drying Defects: Moderate surface checking
Ease of Drying: Easy
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is straight
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good General finishing qualities are rated as poor
Blunting Effect: Blunting effect on machining is moderate
Cutting Resistance: Cutting Resistance with green wood is difficult
Resistance to Impregnation: Resistant sapwood
Response to hand tools: Easy to machine
Turning: Good results
Polishing: Satisfactory;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Item |
Green |
Dry |
Metric |
Specific Gravity |
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Density |
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881 |
kg/m3 |
Bending Strength |
617 |
961 |
kg/cm2 |
Crushing Strength |
348 |
530 |
kg/cm2 |
Hardness |
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1051 |
kg |
Impact Strength |
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114 |
cm |
Shearing Strength |
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192 |
kg/cm2 |
Stiffness |
88 |
103 |
1000 kg/cm2 |
Tangential Shrinkage |
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% |
Radial Shrinkage |
4 |
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Weight |
865 |
689 |
kg/m3 |
Maximum Load |
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cm-kg/cm3 |
Toughness |
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cm-kg |
Static Bending |
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kg/cm2 |
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 |  |  |  | Item | Green | Dry | English | Bending Strength | 8777 | 13675 | psi | Density | | 55 | lbs/ft3 | Hardness | | 2318 | lbs | Impact Strength | | 45 | inches | Maximum Crushing Strength | 4963 | 7551 | psi | Shearing Strength | | 2745 | psi | Stiffness | 1264 | 1472 | 1000 psi | Weight | 54 | 43 | lbs/ft3 | Radial Shrinkage | 4 | | % | Tangential Shrinkage | 7 | | % | |
Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft Hardness (side grain) = hard Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = medium Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate Shrinkage, Radial = moderate Max. crushing strength = high Bending strength (MOR) = low Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = high Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very high Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = high Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = medium Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low Max. crushing strength = medium Max. crushing strength = low Bending strength (MOR) = medium Bending strength (MOR) = high
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