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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Blunting Effect Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Cutting Resistance Drying Defects Ease of Drying Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Kiln Drying Rate Kiln Schedules Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Toxicity Trade Name Tree Identification Tree Size Turning Scientific Name Ougenia dalbergioides Trade Name Asainda Family Name Papilionaceae Synonyms Ougenia oojeinensis, Dalbergia oogeinensis 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 Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] India 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 Heartwood Color Yellow Red Brown Orange Reddish brown Brown Yellow to golden-yellow to orange Pale brown Greenish to greyish Sapwood Color White Yellow Grain Interlocked Figure Mottled (figure) Interlocked Mottled figure Texture Fine Medium Coarse Luster Lustrous Natural Durability Susceptible to insect attack Non-resistant to powder post beetles Non-durable Moderately durable Perishable Durable Very durable Moderately durable Toxicity Some toxic effects Kiln Schedules UK=F US=T6D4/T3D3 Fr=6 Kiln Drying Rate (in days) is rather slow Dry at a slow speed Drying Defects Moderate surface checking Ease of Drying Easy Kiln Drying Rate Slow (18-28 days for boards < 32 mm, to 52-84 days for boards >= 63 mm) Tree Identification Bole/stem form is straight Bole/stem form is cylindrical Tree Size Tree height is 20-30 m Tree height is 30-40 m 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 Cutting Resistance with dry wood is difficult Resistance to Impregnation Resistant heartwood Resistant sapwood Response to Hand Tools Difficult to machine Easy to machine Turning Easy to turn Good results Polishing Good results Satisfactory results Strength Properties 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 Numerical Data 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 % Item Green Dry Metric Bending Strength 617 961 kg/cm2 Density 881 kg/m3 Hardness 1051 kg Impact Strength 114 cm Maximum Crushing Strength 348 530 kg/cm2 Shearing Strength 192 kg/cm2 Stiffness 88 103 1000 kg/cm2 Weight 865 689 kg/m3 Radial Shrinkage 4 % References Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London Howard, A.L.,1948,A Manual of Timbers of the World.,Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London 3rd ed. Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 vols Ramesh, Rao K., Purkayastha, S.K.,1972,Indian Woods - Their Identification Properties and Uses,Dehra Dun India,Vol. 3 Rehman, M.A.,1956,The Seasoning behaviour of Indian Trees,Indian Forest Bulletin (N.S.) Wood Seasoning No. 198 Sekhar, A.C., Rawat, M.S.,1966,A note on the physical and mechanical properties of Ougenia dalbergioides,(sandan) from Dehra Dun,Indian Forester 92(11) pp694-7 Sekhar, A.C.,1967,Some Indian Timbers Equivalent to Foreign Timbers,Van Vigyan 5(1&2,pp18-24 Tewari, M.C., Jain, J.C.,1980,Utilization of Secondary Species,Journal of the National Building Organization 25(2) pp1-6