Family : ERYTHROXYLACEAE (angiosperme)

Scientific name(s) : Erythrophleum suaveolens, Erythrophleum ivorense

Description of the log 

• Diameter : de 60 à 90 cm
• Thickness of sapwood : de 3 ou 6 cm
• Buoyancy : non flottable

Physical properties

• Density : 0.69
• Monnin hardness : 4
• Coeff. Voluminal withdrawal : 0.48%
• Total tangential withdrawal : 7.3%
• Total radial withdrawal : 5.6%
• Not saturation of fibres : 28%

Uses

• Cross-pieces
• Hydraulic work (out of fresh water)
• Stakes
• Parquet floor (heavy or industrial)
• Bridges (parts not in contact with the ground or ’water)
• Heavy frame
• Posts
• Ponts (parties en contact avec le sol ou l’water)
• Fund of vehicle or container