MERANTI

Red Meranti

   
Specific Name
Trade Name
Origin
Common Name
Shorea leprosula
Red meranti
Malaysia
Beams, Building construction, Building materials Construction, Furniture , Packing cases
 
   

 

Yellow Meranti

   
Specific Name
Trade Name
Origin
Common Name
Shorea acuminatissima
Yellow meranti
Malaysia
Building construction, Building materials, Construction Domestic flooring, Flooring, Mouldings, Furniture
 
   
  

SPECIFICATIONS

Item
Metric
Red Meranti
Yellow Meranti
Bending Strength
kg/cm2
732
680
Density
kg/m3
496
528
Hardness
kg
239
328
Impact Strength
cm
58
48
Maximum Crushing Strength
kg/cm2
420
403
Shearing Strength
kg/cm2
66
109
Stiffness
1000 kg/cm2
135
87
Toughness
cm-kg
244
Work to Maximum Load
cm-kg/cm3
0.49
0.56
Specific Gravity
0.51
0.64
Weight
kg/m3
528
464
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