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| Strength Group of Timber | Strength Groups of Timber and Their Applications| Moisture Contents of Timber For Various Applications |
Page Created : 17 th January 2008
 Strength Groups of Timber
SG 1 |
SG 2 |
SG 3 |
SG 4 |
SG 5 |
SG 6 |
SG 7 |
A) Naturally Durable |
Balau |
Belian |
Bekak |
Giam |
Tembusu |
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Bitis |
Mata Ulat |
Delek |
Malabera |
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Chengal |
Kekatong |
Keranji |
Merbau |
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Penaga |
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Resak |
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B) Requiring Treatment |
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Dedaru |
Balau, red |
Berangan |
Alan Bunga |
Bayur |
Ara |
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Kempas |
Kelat |
Dedali |
Babai |
Damar Minyak |
Batai |
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Merbatu |
Kembang Semangkok |
Derum |
Balek Angin openg |
Durian |
Geronggang |
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Mertas |
Kulim |
Kapur |
Bintangor |
Jelutong |
Laran |
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Pauh Kijang |
Kasai |
Brazil nut |
Jongkong |
Pelajau |
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Penyau |
Keruntum |
Gerutu |
Kasah |
Pulai |
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Perah |
Mempening |
Kedondong |
Machang |
Sesendok |
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Petaling |
Meransi |
Keledang |
Medang |
Terentang |
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Ranggu |
Meranti Bakau |
Keruing |
Melantai/Kawang |
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Ru |
Merawan |
Ketapang |
Meranti, Light Red |
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Surian Batu |
Merpauh |
Kungkur |
Meranti, Yellow |
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Tualang |
Nyalin |
Rubberwood |
Mersawa |
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Perupok |
Melunak |
Sengkurat |
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Punah |
Mempisang |
Terap |
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Rengas |
Mengkulang |
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Simpoh |
Meranti, Dark Red |
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Meranti, White |
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Nyatoh |
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Penarahan |
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Petai |
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Ramin |
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Sengkuang |
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Sepetir |
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NOTES:
1. For naturally durable timbers, sapwood should be excluded. If sapwood is included, preservative treatment is necessary. (Source-MS 360:1986)
2. For timber requiring treatment, they should be amenable to preservative treatment. |
Source : Malaysian Standard – Code of practice for structural use of timber : MS 544:Part 2 :2001
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since 29 January 2007
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Last
Updated : 21 July 2008
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