Timber properties of Acacia mangium Gmelina arborea Paraserianthes falcataria and their utilization aspects

Peh T. B ., . and Khoo K . C ., . Timber properties of Acacia mangium Gmelina arborea Paraserianthes falcataria and their utilization aspects. pp. 285-303. ISSN 0302-2935

The timbers of Acacia mangium Gmelina arborea and Paraserianthes falcataria have a wide range of properties which play a significant role in determining their eventual utilization. All the timbers are pale coloured especially in the sapwood and are of light density ranging from 380-480 kg/m3. For pulping and papermaking their chemical composition would not pose any serious problem and their fibre characteristics are favourable. Of several tropical hardwoods recommended for pulping these species are listed among the top. Being light hardwoods the timbers are not marked by good strength properties and would have to be restricted to non-structural usage. The timbers have been classified from durable to non-durable. While Acacia mangium is quite amenable to preservative treatment Gmelina arborea and Paraserianthes falcataria are generally easy to saw and work the timbers are suitable for general-purpose utility furniture and joinery. The timbers can be commercially utilised for plywood manufacture since no problems are encountered in peeling and gluing. Tests have indicated their suitability for particleboard-making especially in the light and medium density range.

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The timbers of Acacia mangium Gmelina arborea and Paraserianthes falcataria have a wide range of properties which play a significant role in determining their eventual utilization. All the timbers are pale coloured especially in the sapwood and are of light density ranging from 380-480 kg/m3. For pulping and papermaking their chemical composition would not pose any serious problem and their fibre characteristics are favourable. Of several tropical hardwoods recommended for pulping these species are listed among the top. Being light hardwoods the timbers are not marked by good strength properties and would have to be restricted to non-structural usage. The timbers have been classified from durable to non-durable. While Acacia mangium is quite amenable to preservative treatment Gmelina arborea and Paraserianthes falcataria are generally easy to saw and work the timbers are suitable for general-purpose utility furniture and joinery. The timbers can be commercially utilised for plywood manufacture since no problems are encountered in peeling and gluing. Tests have indicated their suitability for particleboard-making especially in the light and medium density range.

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	7 tables; 37 ref. Summary (En)
AGROVOC Term:	ACACIA MANGIUM
AGROVOC Term:	GMELINA ARBOREA
AGROVOC Term:	USOS
AGROVOC Term:	MALASIA/ PROPIEDADES FISICO-QUIMICAS
AGROVOC Term:	TABLEROS CONTRACHAPEADOS
AGROVOC Term:	TABLEROS DE PARTICULAS
AGROVOC Term:	FABRICACION DE MUEBLES
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:54
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/18885

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