THE ABRASIVE RESISTANCE OF SEVEN-YEAR OLD ACACIA MANGIUM TIMBER FROM KEPONG PLANTATION

Ahmad Shakri b. Mat Seman

THE ABRASIVE RESISTANCE OF SEVEN-YEAR OLD ACACIA MANGIUM TIMBER FROM KEPONG PLANTATION

Authors

Ahmad Shakri b. Mat Seman

Keywords:

Acacia mangium, abrasion testing machine, abrasive resistance, abrasive medium, cutting pattern, weight losses, flooring

Abstract

The abrasive resistance of Acacia mangium was assessed and compared with that of kempas (Koompassia malaccensis), a common flooring timber. The results showed that A. mangium is much inferior to kempas and is not suitable for use as a flooring material.

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Published

16-12-1988

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (1988)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

THE ABRASIVE RESISTANCE OF SEVEN-YEAR OLD ACACIA MANGIUM TIMBER FROM KEPONG PLANTATION. (1988). JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE, 1(2), 140-144. https://jtfs.frim.gov.my/jtfs/article/view/2152