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Pak. J. Bot., 44(6): 2067-2070, 2012. |
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COMPARISON FOR PHYSICO-MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FARM-GROWN EUCALYPTUS CAMALDULENSIS DEHN. WITH CONVENTIONAL TIMBERS
A.R. AWAN1*, M.I. CHUGHTAI1, M.Y. ASHRAF1, K. MAHMOOD1, M. RIZWAN 1, M. AKHTAR1, M.T. SIDDIQUI2 AND R.A. KHAN2
Abstract: This paper deals with physical and mechanical wood quality properties of farm-grown Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn. in comparison to conventional timbers i.e., Dalbergia sissoo Roxb., Acacia nilotica Del. and Cedrus deodara Roxb. Tests were conducted using standardized, defect-free test specimens as per corresponding mechanical property. The mean values of wood density, static bending-MOR, maximum compressive strength parallel to grain and perpendicular to grain, maximum tensile strength, impact bending and nail holding capacity of E. camaldulensis were recorded as 0.681 g cm-3, 1046 kg cm-2, 88 kg cm-2, 56 kg cm-2, 610 kg cm-2, 578 kg cm-1, 129 kg cm-1, respectively. Findings of our study suggest that E. camaldulensis wood can be used as an appropriate substitute of hard/soft woods due to their short supply. Feasible strategies need to be promoted for its efficient and versatile utilization in various usable sectors.
1Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology, P.O. Box 128, Faisalabad, Pakistan. 2Department of Forestry, Range Management and Wildlife, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan. *Corresponding Author: arawan77@yahoo.com |
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