15500
Accession Number
4946
Author
Brazier, J.D.
Title Of Article Chaper
Brazilian mahogany
Title Of Journal Book
Building Research Establishment
Issue
10
Pages
4
Collation
2 refs.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The characteristics and technical properties of <i>Swietenia macrophylla from Brazil are described. Strength data are tabulated for this species (samples from Brazil and Belize), and also for <i>Khaya ivorensis, Entandrophragma utile and <i>Fagus sylvatica. The technical performance of S. macrophylla closely resembled that of K. ivorensis. -- AATA
pub_id
15500