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Comments
Common Names
Common Uses
Countries of Distribution
Cutting Resistance
Drying Defects
Family Name
Gluing
Grain
Heartwood Color
Nailing
Natural Durability
Numerical Data
Planing
Polishing
References
Regions of Distribution
Resistance to Impregnation
Response to Hand Tools
Sapwood Color
Scientific Name
Strength Properties
Texture
Trade Name
Tree Identification
Tree Size
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Common Names
Banke, Kamalufu, Kasase-sase, Kasasesase, Musase, Nkaga, Nom esingang, Waka, Wamba kakele
Regions of Distribution
Africa
Countries of Distribution
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Cameroon, Congo, Gabon
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Decks, Flooring, Handles: woodworking tools, Heavy construction, Joinery, Millwork, Mine timbers, Posts, Railroad ties, Vehicle parts
Heartwood Color
Sapwood Color
| White to yellow |
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| Different than heartwood |
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Grain
| Straight |
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| Even |
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| Distinct (figure) |
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| Straight |
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| Interlocked |
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| Distinct figure |
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| Medium |
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| Fine |
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| Fine |
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| Fine to medium |
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| Durable |
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| Moderately durable |
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| Non-resistant to powder post beetles |
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| Susceptible to insect attack |
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| Resistant to attack from termites (Isoptera) |
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| Very durable |
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| Durable |
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| Susceptible to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles |
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| Resistant to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles |
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Drying Defects
Tree Identification
| Bole/stem form is not buttressed |
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| Bole/stem form is straight |
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| Bole/stem form is cylindrical |
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| Bole/stem form is buttressed |
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Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory
Cutting Resistance
| Cutting Resistance with green wood is difficult |
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| Cutting Resistance with dry wood is difficult |
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Gluing
Nailing
Planing
| Easy to plane |
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| Planes well, to a good finish |
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Resistance to Impregnation
| Sapwood is moderately resistant |
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| Heartwood is extremely resistant |
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Response to Hand Tools
Polishing
Strength Properties
| Bending strength (MOR) = very high |
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| Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate |
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| Shrinkage, Tangential = large |
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| Shrinkage, Tangential = fairly large |
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| Shrinkage, Radial = small |
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| Shrinkage, Radial = moderate |
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| Shrinkage, Radial = large |
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| Shrinkage, Radial = fairly large |
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| Max. crushing strength = high |
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| Density (dry weight) = >75 lbs/cu. ft |
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| Density (dry weight) = 67-75 lbs/cu.ft |
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| Density (dry weight) = 61-67 lbs/cu. ft |
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| Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft |
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| Shrinkage, Tangential = small |
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| Bending strength (MOR) = medium |
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| Bending strength (MOR) = high |
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Numerical Data
| Item | Green | Dry | English |
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| Bending Strength | 17122 | 24667 | psi |
| Density | | 58 | lbs/ft3 |
| Maximum Crushing Strength | 6899 | 9945 | psi |
| Weight | 57 | 52 | lbs/ft3 |
| Radial Shrinkage | 5 | | % |
| Tangential Shrinkage | 8 | | % |
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| Item | Green | Dry | Metric |
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| Bending Strength | 1203 | 1734 | kg/cm2 |
| Density | | 929 | kg/m3 |
| Maximum Crushing Strength | 485 | 699 | kg/cm2 |
| Weight | 913 | 833 | kg/m3 |
| Radial Shrinkage | 5 | | % |
References
Bolza, E., Keating, W.G.,1972,African Timbers - the Properties, Uses and Characteristics of 700 Species,C.S.I.R.O. Div. of Building Research
Erfurth, T., Rusche, H.,1976,The Marketing of Tropical Wood A. Wood Species from African Moist Forests,F.A.O. Forestry Department
Fouarge, J.,1953,Bois du Congo,I.N.E.A.C.
Ghosh, D.P., Gupta, P.G.,1969,Influence of steaming on subsequent drying of green and refractory,hardwood,Indian Forestry Bulletin (N.S.) wood seasoning No. 257, Dehra Dun, India
Hughes, J.F.,1971,The Principal Timber Trees of Cameroon,Unpublished data
Lebacq, L., Dechamps, R.,1967,Contribution a un Inventaire de Forets du Nord-kasai,Musee Royal de L'Afrique Centrale Belgium Annals Series 8 No.5
Pieters, A.,1977,Essences Forestieres du Zaire,R.U.G. Gent Belguim
Saint-Aubin, G. de,1963,La Foret du Gabon,CTFT Publ., No.21
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