Animaram (Holoptelea integrifolia)
Family: Ulmaceae
Common names: Animaram, Arjan, Aval, Aya, Ayil, Ayli, Banchilla, Charha, Chilbil, Chilla, Chillar, Chilmil, Chilwal, Chirhol, Chorha, Churla, Daurango, Dhamna, Dhumnah, Goda-kirilla, Indian elm, Kacham, Kachao, Kaladri, Kalipapri, Kandru, Kanju, Karanjalam, Karanjel, Karanji, Karinji, Kauchia, Khulen, Kumba, Kunj, Kunja nali, Myaukseik, Nali, Namli, Navili, Papar, Papara, Papra, Papri, Peddanowli-eragu, Pyaukseik, Rajain, Ras bija, Tapasi, Tapsi, Thale, Thapsi, Vavli, Velayil, Vellayim, Wavuli, Wawali, Wowoli
Distributed in: Burma, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Broom handles, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Charcoal, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Paneling, Plywood, Poles, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Toys, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative
Tree size: Tree height is 20-30 m
Colors: the heart isYellow, Yellow to golden-yellow to orangeand the sapwoodSame as heartwood
.The grain isInterlocked, the textureMediumand the lusterLustrous
Natural durability: Sapwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack, Very durable
Kiln Schedules: UK= C US=T3C2/T3C1 Fr=3
Kiln Drying Rate: Rapid (<10 days for boards < 32 mm, to <30 days for boards >= 63 mm)
Drying Defects: Slight twist/warp, Splitting
Ease of Drying: Slowly
Blunting Effect: Moderate
Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw
Planing: Very Good to Excellent
Resistance to Impregnation: Resistant sapwood
Response to hand tools: Easy to machine
Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results
Polishing: Satisfactory;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Specific Gravity |
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Density |
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560 |
kg/m3 |
Bending Strength |
579 |
907 |
kg/cm2 |
Crushing Strength |
275 |
449 |
kg/cm2 |
Hardness |
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752 |
kg |
Impact Strength |
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86 |
cm |
Shearing Strength |
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200 |
kg/cm2 |
Stiffness |
79 |
92 |
1000 kg/cm2 |
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Radial Shrinkage |
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Static Bending |
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 |  |  |  | Item | Green | Dry | English | Bending Strength | 8244 | 12907 | psi | Density | | 35 | lbs/ft3 | Hardness | | 1658 | lbs | Impact Strength | | 34 | inches | Maximum Crushing Strength | 3916 | 6397 | psi | Shearing Strength | | 2847 | psi | Stiffness | 1131 | 1321 | 1000 psi | Weight | 34 | 27 | lbs/ft3 | |
Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Max. crushing strength = medium Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft. Bending strength (MOR) = medium Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = medium Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = low Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = high Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low Hardness (side grain) = medium Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Bending strength (MOR) = low
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