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Origin: Brazil
Family
Moraceae
Scientific name
Bagassa guianensis Aubl.
Trade and local names
Tatajuba (Port.); Bagasse (Fr.) Cow-wood (Ing.); Bagaceira; Amarelao; Amaparirana; Garrote.
Physical Properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
795 |
Heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
5.2
3.7 |
Low
Low |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
121 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
78 |
High |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
4.6 |
Low |
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Hardness (kN) |
7.3 |
High |
Durability
Durable. Resistant to fungi and wood borer insects.
Technological properties
• Workability: hard cut.
• Seasoning: rather easy drying. Minimal warping and splinting risks.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light
(residential) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x |
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x | • Construction: beams, rafter, slabs, door and window joinery, skirts, panelling, stairways.
• Other: furniture, ornamental blades, etc.
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