Assessment of the possibility in wood utilization of Terminalia calamansanai Rolfe

Abstract

Terminalia calamansanai Rolfe is a fast-growing species of the
Combretaceae family. Terminalia calamansanai can be found in some
countries such as Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Malaysia ....
In Vietnam, the tree grows in the South Central Coast, Gia Lai, Kon Tum
and grows popular in the South-eastern provinces, Nui Dinh - Ba Ria -Vung Tau, low hills, Kien Giang, Ha Tien and Phu Quoc. Study on some
physical, mechanical properties of wood, which contributes to provide a
scientific information for the utilisation of this species is neccesary. The
physical and mechanical properties are low and medium, so it can be used
for a variety of purpose without the need for force. It is suitable for the
purpose of materials for veneer and partical boards, relatively suitable for
use as raw materials for producing planed veneer and indoor furniture. This
wood is equivalent to some other wood classified Group V when classified
according to the mechanical properties applied to the wood used in
construction and transportation. The ratio between tangential and radial
shrinkage is 1.3, the volumetric shrinkage coefficient is relatively low, so it
is convenient for wood drying. This wood is susceptible to fading fungi
immediately after felling, so it is necessary to take measures to saw and dry
immediately after harvesting or treatment against fungi.