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::Doussie Lingue::
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| Scientific name(s): |
Afzelia africana
Afzelia bipindensis
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| LOG DESCRIPTION WOOD DESCRIPTION |
| Diameter: |
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| Thickness of sapwood: |
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Sapwood: |
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Wood golden brown to light red brown, sometimes with darker veins. Afzelia bipidensis can |
often be identified by the presence of yellow powder at the heart. |
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Physical and mechanical properties are based on mature heartwood specimens. These properties can vary greatly depending on |
origin and growth conditions |
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mean standard deviation |
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1.6 |
Static bending strength *: |
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| Coef of volumetric shrinkage: |
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Modulus of elasticity *: |
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Total tangential shrinkage: |
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Fibre saturation point: |
19 % |
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( * : at 12 % moisture content ; 1 MPa = 1 N/mm2 ) |
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| NATURAL DURABILITY AND TREATABILITY |
Fungi and termite resistance refers to end-uses under temperate climate. |
Except for special comments on sapwood, natural durability is based on mature heartwood. |
Sapwood must always be considered as non-durable against wood degrading agents. |
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| Fungi: |
Class 1 - very durable |
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Durable; sapwood demarcated (risk limited to sapwood) |
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| Termites: |
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| Use class*: |
4 - in ground or fresh water contact |
This species is listed in the European standard NF EN 350-2. |
According to the European standard NF EN 335, performance length might be modified by the |
intensity of end-use exposition. |
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Countries |
Local names |
| Angola |
N'KOKONGO |
| Tanzania |
MKORA |
| Angola |
UVALA |
| Germany |
AFZELIA |
| Benin |
KPAKPATIN |
| Portugal |
CHANFUTA |
| Benin |
PAKPAJIDE |
| United Kingdom |
AFZELIA |
| Cameroon |
DOUSSIE |
| Cameroon |
M'BANGA |
| Côte d'Ivoire |
AZODAU |
| Côte d'Ivoire |
LINGUE |
| Dem Rep of Congo |
BOLENGU |
| Ghana |
PAPAO |
| Guinea-Bissau |
PAU CONTA |
| Mozambique |
CHANFUTA |
| Mozambique |
MUSSACOSSA |
| Nigeria |
APA IGBO |
| Senegal |
LINGUE |
| Sierra Leone |
KPENDEI |
| Tanzania |
MBEMBAKOFI |
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REQUIREMENT OF A PRESERVATIVE TREATMENT |
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Against dry wood borer attacks: |
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Does not require any preservative treatment |
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| In case of temporary humidification risk : |
Does not require any preservative treatment |
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| In case of permanent humidification risk |
Does not require any preservative treatment |
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| DRYING |
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dry-bulb |
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wet-bulb |
| Risk of casehardening: |
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This schedule is given for information only and is applicable to thickness < 38 mm. |
It must be used in compliance with the code of practice. |
For thickness from 38 to 75 mm , the air relative humidity should be increased by 5 % at each step. |
For thickness over 75 mm , a 10 % increase should be considered. |
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Difficulties in extracting moisture from the heart of pieces. Slow drying necessary (3 to 5 |
months). |
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Not recommended or without interest |
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Peeling recommended only for decorative veneer. Sawdust may cause irritations. Some |
difficulties due to interlocked grain (tearing). |
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Good but pre-boring necessary |
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Correct (for interior only) |
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Tends to split when nailing. Gluing may be difficult due to the presence of wood extractives |
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Main known end-uses; they must to be implemented according to the code of practice. |
Important remark: some end-uses are mentionned for information (traditional, regional or ancient end-uses). |
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Yellow powder often visible in areas near the heart contain substances that might hinder varnish |
Filling is recommended to obtain a good finish |
Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground) |
Ship building (planking and deck) |
Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground) |
Cabinetwork (high class furniture) |
Current furniture or furniture components |
Industrial or heavy flooring |
Resistant to one or several acids |
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