Scientific name

Triplochiton scleroxylon K. Schum

Other names

English: Samba, Ayous, Obeche, Abachi
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Geographic origin

West Africa and central Africa

Description

&;8226; Sapwood and heartwood: from white to light yellowish white.
&;8226; Fiber: Straight, occasionally slightly intertwined
&;8226; Grain: medium size to rough

Capacity of being impregnated

Low capacity of being impregnated

Mechanization

&;8226; Sawing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Drying process: Fast and easy. Very low risk of deformation and crack formation
&;8226; Planing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Gluing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Nailing and screwing process: No difficulties
&;8226; Finish: No difficulties

Physical properties

&;8226; Apparent density at 12% humidity
380 kg/m3 light wood
&;8226; Dimensional stability
- Volumetric contraction coefficient
0.33 % highly stable wood
- Relation between contractions 1.73% no tendency to deformity
&;8226; Hardness (Chaláis-Meudon) 1.2 Softwood

Mechanical properties

&;8226; Resistance to static flexion 620 kg/cm2
&;8226; Elasticity module 59,500 kg/cm2
&;8226; Resistance to compression 285 kg/cm2
&;8226; Resistance to parallel traction 480 kg/cm2