Rosawa

Scientific Name:Gmelina Vitiensis
Family Name: Verbenaceae
Other Names:masiratu Burma teak, Deleg, Djati, Djatos, Dodolan, Genuine teak, Gia thi, Giati, Jate, Jati, Jati sak, Jatih, Jatos, Java teak, Kaiti, Kulidawa, Kyoon-pen, Kyun, Mai sak, Maisak, Moulimein teak, Pahi, Rangoon teak, Rosawa, Sagon, Sagwan, Tadi, Teak, Teca, Teck, Tegina

Description

It is a very stable timber, related to teak (Tectona grandis) and having the same characteristic greasiness.

Use and Application

It can be used for boat building, decking, interior and exterior cabin works, oars and many more

Scientific Values

Density(kg/cm): 592 - 680
Stiffness(kg/ccm): 120 - 1000
Static Bending(kg/scm): 513
Hardness(kg): 470
Shearing Strength(Kg/scm): 130
Max. Crushing Strength(kg/scm): 74
Bending Strength (kg/scm): 1036
Durability in Ground (Years): Very Durable