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Blunting Effect Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Cutting Resistance Distribution Overview Drying Defects Ease of Drying Family Name Grain Heartwood Color Kiln Drying Rate Kiln Schedules Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Polishing References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Toxicity Trade Name Tree Identification Tree Size		Scientific Name Albizia odoratissima Trade Name Bansa Family Name Leguminosae Synonyms Mimosa odoratissima Common Names Bansa, Bas, Bassein, Bersa, Bhandir, Billiwar, Bilwara, Black siris, Borhi, Chichalda, Chichanda, Chichola, Chichua, Chichwa, Chinduga, Chittilei vagei, Ginnera, Godhunchi, Jati-koroi, Kal-thuringi, Kala siris, Kala-siris, Kalei, Kali harreri, Kani vagei, Kar vaghe, Karambru, Karu vage, Karu vagei, Khang, Koroi, Kunnivga, Lasrin, Mara, Moroi, Nelli vaga, Nellivaga, Polach, Ponnai murankai, Puli vaga, Pullibaghi, Sedong, Sela vanjai, Shinduga, Siran, Siris, Solomanim, Suriya mara, Telsu, Tetura, Thit-pyu, Thitmagyi, Thitpyu, Yerjoohetta, Yerjuchinta Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Bangladesh, Burma, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Common Uses Agricultural implements, Boat building (general), Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Cooperages, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Mathematical instruments, Millwork, Mine timbers, Paneling, Plywood, Poles, Railroad ties, Tool handles, Turnery, Vats, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative, Wheel spokes, Wheels Distribution Overview Albizia odoratissima occurs naturally in Southern China, Burma, Peninsula India, and Tropical Africa. Under tropical conditions the species is not gregarious. It is frequently found on hill slopes and sometimes in valleys. Heartwood Color Brown Red Black Dark brown Pale brown Brown Sapwood Color White Yellow White to yellow Clearly differentiated from the heartwood Grain Interlocked Straight Figure Closed Even Wavy Growth rings (figure) Distinct (figure) Interlocked Generally straight, but not always Wavy Distinct figure Clear growth rings (figure) Texture Coarse Coarse Luster Medium Lustrous Natural Durability Moderately durable Very durable Perishable Non-durable Non-resistant to powder post beetles Susceptible to insect attack Moderately durable Very durable Susceptible to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles Non durable Toxicity Non-toxic Kiln Schedules Kiln Drying Rate (in days) is fairly rapid Dry at a moderate speed Drying Defects Splitting Distortion Checking Slight twist/warp Slight end splitting Moderate twist/warp Moderate surface checking Moderate end spitting Ease of Drying Fairly Easy Slowly Easy Kiln Drying Rate Naturally dries at a moderate speed Drying rate is fairly rapid to fast Fairly rapid (11-17 days for boards under 32 mm, to 31-51 days for boards greater than 63 mm) Tree Identification Bole/stem form is straight Bole/stem form is cylindrical Tree Size Tree height is 20-30 m Tree height is 10-20 m Bole length is 10-20 m Bark width is 25-30 mm Bark width is 5-10 mm Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm Comments General finishing qualities are rated as good General finishing qualities are rated as Poor Blunting Effect High to severe Moderate Blunting effect on machining is severe Blunting effect on machining is moderate Blunting effect on machining is fairly severe Cutting Resistance Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw Cutting Resistance with dry wood is difficult Resistance to Impregnation Resistant heartwood Resistant sapwood Heartwood is resistant Response to Hand Tools Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work Easy to Work Difficult to machine Easy to machine Polishing Fair to Good Results Very Good to Excellent Results Satisfactory results Good results Strength Properties Max. crushing strength = high Bending strength (MOR) = high Shrinkage, Tangential = small Shrinkage, Radial = very small Shrinkage, Volumetric = small Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Bending strength (MOR) = medium Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact Strength) = medium Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Bending Strength 12722 19678 psi Density 47 lbs/ft3 Impact Strength 40 inches Maximum Crushing Strength 7526 10673 psi Stiffness 1866 2151 1000 psi Weight 46 38 lbs/ft3 Radial Shrinkage 2 % Tangential Shrinkage 6 % Volumetric Shrinkage 6 % Item Green Dry Metric Bending Strength 894 1383 kg/cm2 Density 753 kg/m3 Impact Strength 101 cm Maximum Crushing Strength 529 750 kg/cm2 Stiffness 131 151 1000 kg/cm2 Weight 737 608 kg/m3 Radial Shrinkage 2 % Tangential Shrinkage 6 % References Bourdillon, T.F.,1908,The Forest Trees of Travancore,Travancore Government Press Brown, W.H.,1978,Timbers of the World, No. 3 Southern Asia,TRADA, Red Booklet Series Carrapiett, J.B.,1960,Notes on ornamental timbers of Burma,Burmese Forester,10(1,pp37-53 Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London Howard, A.L.,1948,A Manual of Timbers of the World.,Macmillan & Co. Ltd. London 3rd ed. Nazma,1981,A handbook of Kerala Timbers,Kerala Forest Research Institute Research Report, No.9 Pearson, R.S., Brown, H.P.,1932,Commercial Timbers of India,Govt. Printer Calcutta,2 vols Ramesh, Rao K., Juneja, K.B.S.,1971,Field Identification of Fifty Important timbers of India,Dehra Dun India Ramesh, Rao K., Purkayastha, S.K.,1972,Indian Woods - Their Identification Properties and Uses,Dehra Dun India,Vol. 3 Tewari, M.C., Jain, J.C.,1980,Utilization of Secondary Species,Journal of the National Building Organization 25(2) pp1-6