Official Journal of the Japan Wood Research Society
From: Transverse shrinkage variations within tree stems of Melia azedarach planted in northern Vietnam
Grade | Shrinkage from green to oven dry | |
---|---|---|
Tangential (%) | Radial (%) | |
I | ≤ 6.2 | ≤ 2.6 |
II | 6.3–8.0 | 2.7–3.8 |
III | 8.1–9.8 | 3.9–5.0 |
IV | 9.9–11.6 | 5.1–6.1 |
V | ≥ 11.7 | ≥ 6.2 |