MBK-MoraBukeya

Name  
SBB Code MBK
Commercial Name Morabukeya (Mora)
Botanical Name Mora gonggrijpii
Family Caesalpiniaceae
Properties  
Color Red brown
Grain Interlocked
Texture Medium
Tree size 30 – 40 m
Trunk diameter 0.6 – 1.50 m
Technical Data  
Green density (Kg/m3) 1300
Air dry density at 12% MC (Kg/m3) 1030
Bending strength at 12% MC (N/mm2) 141
Crushing strength at 12% MC (N/mm2) 95
Durability  
Dry wood borer Class D - Durable
Fungi Class 1 - Very durable
Termites Class D - Durable
Treatability Class 3 - Poorly permeable
End Use  
Sleepers, Hydraulic works (fresh water), Industrial or heavy flooring, Bridges (Parts not in contact with water or ground), Tool handles (resilient woods), Heavy carpentry, Bridges (Parts in contact with water or ground), Poles, Turned goods.