Bilinga
Family: RUBIACEAE
Scientific name: Nauclea diderrichii
Pilot names: Bilinga, Badì, Opepe
END USES
Hydraulic works / Sleepers / Bridges / Flooring / Heavy carpentry / Interior joinery / Poles / Ship building / Resistant to acids
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Orange-yellow
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Medium
Grain: Interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,76 | 0,07 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,55% | 0,05% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 7,5% | 0,9% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Very durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Durable
Use class: Class 4 – In ground or fresh water contact
DRYING
Drying rate: Slow
Risk of distortion: Slight risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: High risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Difficult
Peeling: Bad
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good (pre-boring)
Gluing: Correct