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Origin: Europe
Family – Fagaceae
Scientific name
Quercus pedunculata; Quercus sessiliflora
Trade and local names
Carvalho francês; Chêne d’Europe
Physical properties
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Density at 12% (kg/m³) |
675 |
Fairly heavy |
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Tangential Radial
Shrinkage (%) |
9.0
5.5 |
Medium
High |
Mechanical properties
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Static bending
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
99 |
Medium |
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Axial compression
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
47 |
Medium |
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Tensile strength
Breaking strength (N/mm²) |
4.5 |
Low |
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Hardness (kN) |
5.7 |
Medium |
Durability
Durable.
Technological properties
• Workability: works with ease.
• Seasoning: slow.
• Finish: allows good finishes.
• Gluing: satisfactory gluing qualities.
Main uses
• Flooring
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Floor traffic |
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Light
(residential building) |
Normal
(public buildings) |
Heavy
(sports facilities) |
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x |
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• Woodwork
• Furniture
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