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Origin: Brazil
Family
Caesalpiniaceae
Scientific name
Apuleia leiocarpa (Vog.) Macbr.
Trade and local names
Garapa (Port.); Grapiapunha.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
830 |
Heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
8.5
4.4 |
Medium
Medium |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
130 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
56.5 |
Medium |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
10 |
High |
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Hardness (kN) |
7.5 |
High |
Durability
Moderately durable. Susceptible to fungi and wood borer insect attack.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: rather easy drying.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light(residential) |
Normal
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Heavy
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• Outdoor construction: sleepers, poles, posts, etc.
• Interior woodwork: door and window joinery, stairways, furnishings.
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