Tropical timber species
6 tropical timber species
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EKABA
Uses:
Uses:
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Carpentry and interior fittings
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.620
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
13760
Color:
Pinkish brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Moderately stable
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 3 - moderately durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.800
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
12 870
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
Class of resistance:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.650
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 1
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
15200
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
South America, Asia, Oceania
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
EVEUSS
Uses:
Uses:
- Structures and panels
- Carpentry and interior fittings
- Outdoor equipment - recreation
- Industrial usage and heavy work
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
1.060
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
CITES:
Registration annex 2
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
25620
Color:
Brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
Uses class:
Uses Class 2
Class of resistance:
Class 4 - poorly durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.740
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
17110
Color:
Light yellow
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable - Moderately stable
EYOUM
Uses:
Uses:
- Structures and panels
- Exterior joinery (building facade)
- Industrial usage and heavy work
Uses class:
Uses Class 4
Class of resistance:
Class 1 - very durable
Density (at 12% of wood moisture):
0.940
Resistance to marin borer:
No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water
Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%), in MPa:
22 700
Color:
Red brown
Origin:
Africa
Stability:
Poorly stable
Nomenclature générale des bois tropicaux - 7ème édition - 2016
For 60 years, ATIBT has established and updated a nomenclature of tropical woods corresponding to each botanical species with an internationally recognized pilot name.