ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the basic density of wood and simulate performance flooring produced with from five tropical species: Dipteryx odorata (Cumaru), Handroanthus spp. (Ipê), Hymenaea Courbaril (Jatobá), Astronium Lecointei (Muiracatiara), Bowdichia virgilioides (Sucupira-Preta). Falling steel sphere, static dynamic friction, indentation caused by loads applied in small areas,...