Species

MONKEY POT

MONKEY POT

Identification of the species

· Scientific Name
Samanea Saman
· Family
Fabacae
· Trade name:
Saman - Raintree - Monkey pod
· Vein
Overlapping arcs
· Colour
Sapwood: Yellowish / Heartwood: Dark brown
· Brightess
Medium
· Texture
Gross
· Grain
Straight

Physical properties

· 12% HC density
0,57 g/m³
· Radial contraction
3,0%
· Tangential contraction
5,2%
· Volumetric contraction
8,1%

Mechanical stregth

· MOE
94 x 1000 Kg/cm²
· MOR
784 Kg/cm²
· Parallel compression
356 Kg/cm²