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Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Cutting Resistance Distribution Overview Drying Defects Ease of Drying Environmental Profile Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Kiln Drying Rate Kiln Schedules Luster Natural Durability Natural Growth Defects Numerical Data Odor Planing Polishing References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Trade Name Tree Size Turning Scientific Name Lannea grandis Trade Name Jhintang Family Name Anacardiaceae Synonyms Odina wodier, Dialium coromandelicum, Lannea grandis, Lannea wodier Common Names Bara dabdabbi, Dichang, Doka, Dope, Dowka, Dowka gia, Dumper, Dumpini, Dumpri, Garja, Genjan, Gharri, Ginyan, Gob, Godda, Gojal, Gol, Gumpani, Gumpina, Gumpini, Gumpna, Gumpri, Gunj, Gupri marra, Halloray, Hik, Hnabe, Hneingpyoing, Holloray, Jhingam, Jhingan, Jhintang, Jigna, Jir, Jiyal, Kaikra, Kaimal, Kalasan, Kalash, Kalay, Kamlai, Kashmala, Kekeda, Kiamil, Kimul, Kolandu, Laupe, Lohar bhadi, Lokar bhadi, Mai-hkam, Moee, Mohi, Mohin, Mohni, Mohwai, Moi, Moja, Mowai, Mowen, Moyal, Moyan, Moye, Moyen, Moyna, Nabe, Odi, Oichang, Parmi, Punil, Shembat, Shimbat, Shimti, Udi, Urisa, Uthi, wede, Wodier Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Bangladesh, Burma, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka Common Uses Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boat building, Boxes and crates, Brush backs & handles, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chemical derivatives, Construction, Cooperages, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Heavy construction, Light construction, Matchboxes, Matches, Mine timbers, Packing cases, Planks, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Pulpwood, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Utility furniture, Vehicle parts, Wheel spokes Environmental Profile Status has not been officially assessed Distribution Overview Found in the deciduous forests in many parts of India and Burma, and also in the Andamans. Heartwood Color Yellow Orange Pale red to pink Light red Brown Matures to a reddish-brown color after exposure. Sapwood Color Very wide Pale colored Grain Interlocked Straight Even Straight Interlocked Moderately to severely interlocked Texture Medium Stright and closed Luster Lustrous Pronounced Natural Growth Defects Gum/resin streaks Natural Durability Moderately durable Sapwood is susceptible to wood staining fungal attack Non durable Very low natural resistance to decay and attack by termites Susceptible to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles Perishable Should not be used under high decay hazard conditions. Odor No specific smell or taste Kiln Schedules Dry at a slow speed Kiln Drying Rate (in days) is slow Drying Defects Moderate twist/warp Moderate cupping Ease of Drying Difficult Variable results. Seasons well but rather slowly Easy Kiln Drying Rate Very slow (>28 days for boards < 32 mm, to >84 days for boards >= 63 mm) Tree Size Tree height is 10-20 m The tree is described as a moderate-sized or large deciduous tree. Comments General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory Cutting Resistance Cutting Resistance with dry wood is easy Cutting resistance with dry wood is variable Planing Difficult to plane Resistance to Impregnation Heartwood is highly resistant Penetration and absorbtion of preservatives are negligible. Response to Hand Tools Easy to machine Variable qualities Machining properties are affected by gummy deposits in the wood Turning Easy to turn Polishing Satisfactory results Strength Properties Bending strength (MOR) = low Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very low Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low Max. crushing strength = low Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = very low Shrinkage, Tangential = small Shrinkage, Radial = very small Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Max. crushing strength = medium Hardness (side grain) = soft Density (dry weight) = 67-75 lbs/cu. ft Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = low Shrinkage, Volumetric = small Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Bending Strength 6111 9589 psi Density 37 lbs/ft3 Hardness 995 lbs Impact Strength 19 inches Maximum Crushing Strength 2850 4909 psi Shearing Strength 1052 psi Stiffness 1222 1420 1000 psi Specific Gravity 0.46 0.49 Weight 57 36 lbs/ft3 Radial Shrinkage 2 % Tangential Shrinkage 6 % Volumetric Shrinkage 8 % Item Green Dry Metric Bending Strength 429 674 kg/cm2 Density 592 kg/m3 Hardness 451 kg Impact Strength 48 cm Maximum Crushing Strength 200 345 kg/cm2 Shearing Strength 73 kg/cm2 Stiffness 85 99 1000 kg/cm2 Specific Gravity 0.46 0.49 Weight 913 576 kg/m3 Radial Shrinkage 2 % Tangential Shrinkage 6 % References Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press Cox, C.E.C.,1921,Note on Odina wodier Roxb,Indian Forest Bulletin (N.S.) No.43 Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London Kadambi, K.,1950,Lannea grandis Engler,Indian Forester 76(12) pp529-38 Limaye, V.D. 1954. Grouping of Indian Timbers and Their Properties, Uses, and Suitability. Indian Forest Records (New Series). Timber Mechanics. Volume 1 No. 2. Manager of Publications (Publisher, Delhi Limaye, V.D. and B.R. Sen. 1953. Weights and Specific Gravities of Indian Woods. Indian Forest Records (New Series). Timber Mechanics. Volume 1 No. 4. Manager of Publications (Publisher, Delhi. 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