A Note on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Acacia melanoxylon (Australian Black Wood) from Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu

Physical and mechanical properties in green and kiln dry conditions, of small clear specimens of Acacia melanoxylon from Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu,obtained from 9 logs have been reported in the paper. The results so obtained have been compared with standard teak (Tectona grandis). 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.