Azobé
Family: OCHNACEAE
Scientific name: Lophira alata
Pilot names: Azobé
END USES
Hydraulic works / Sleepers / Bridges / Flooring / Heavy carpentry / Stakes / Poles / Stairs (inside) / Resistant to acids
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Dark red
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 1,06 | 0,04 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,69% | 0,01% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 10,3% | 0,9% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Durable
Use class: Class 4 – In ground or fresh water contact
DRYING
Drying rate: Slow
Risk of distortion: High risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: High risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Very difficult
Peeling: Not recommended
Slicing: Not recommended
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good (pre-boring)
Gluing: Correct (for interior only)