A Note on Physical and Mechanical Properties of <I>Acacia mearnsii</I> (Syn. <I>Acacia molussima</I>) from Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Physical and mechanical properties in green and kiln-dry conditions based upon tests conducted on small clear specimens of Acacia mearnsii from Madurai, North Division. Tamil Nadu have been reported. The result so obtained have been compared with Tectona grandis (Teak). Estimated values of different properties calculated from strength - specific gravity formulae have been reported and compared with observed values in green condition. Safe working stresses and tentative suitability indices have also been reported and compared with the corresponding values of Teak. It has been observed that this species is inferior to Teak. The observed values of this species are also found to be lower than the values expected from strength specific gravity relationship.