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Rulon Bearings

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African Ekki/azobe Wood
Categories: Wood and Natural Products; Wood; Hardwood

Material Notes: Moderately resistant to termite attack. Acid resistant. Obtainable in large sizes
Usual surface texture: Coarse
Dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in humidity during service: Large
Resistance to fungal decay (Heartwood in ground contact): Very Durable (Over 25 years)
Resistance to penetration by preservatives: Extremely resistant
Common Applications: Heavy construction, marine and freshwater construction. Bridges, sleepers, etc.

Key Words: Lophira elata; Lumber, Timber
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 0.870 g/ccGreen
Density 1.07 g/cc15% Moisture Content
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Wood Indentation 12900 NSide Hardness, Green
 14900 NSide Hardness, 12% Moisture
Modulus of Rupture 0.1165 GPaStatic Bending, Green
 0.1689 GPaStatic Bending, 12% Moisture
Flexural Modulus 14900 MPaStatic Bending, Green
 17000 MPaStatic Bending, 12% Moisture
Compressive Strength 65.6 MPaParallel to Grain, Green
 86.9 MPaParallel to Grain, 12% Moisture
Machinability 10 %Difficult Relative to Other Wood
Shear Strength 14.1 MPaParallel to Grain, Green
 20.4 MPaParallel to Grain, 12% Moisture
Work to Maximum Load 0.0830 J/cm³Static Bending, Green
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Shrinkage 8.4 %Radial Shrinkage Green to Oven Dry
 11 %Tangential Shrinkage Green to Oven Dry
 17 %Volumetric Shrinkage Green to Oven Dry
 
Descriptive Properties
ColorDark red to dark brownUsual for heartwood

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