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Origin: Brazil
Family
Bignoniaceae
Scientific name
Tabebuia spp.
Trade and local names
Ipe (Port.); Iron wood (Ing.); Ebene verte (Fr.); Pau d’arco; Amapa prieta.
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
1050 |
Very heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
6.5
5.2 |
Low
High |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
184 |
High |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
95 |
High |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
10.2 |
High |
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Hardness (kN) |
8.8 |
High |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insect attack.
Technological properties
• Workability: hard cut timber.
• Seasoning: slow drying, no significant warping and splinting risks.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: delicate.
Main uses
• Flooring - Interior and outdoor
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Floor traffic |
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Light(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x | • Interior woodwork: door and window joinery; stairways; panelling, furnishing and interior decoration.
• Outdoor constructions: structures, sleepers, braces.
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