Research Article | Published: 01 March 2006

Physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown Acacia mangium from Karnataka

P. Kumar, R. Vijendra Rao, S. R. Shukla and R. Sudheendra

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 31-34 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-56P995 | Cite this article

Abstract

Physical and mechanical properties of Acacia mangium of nine years old obtained from Sirsi, Karnataka have been reported. The results obtained have been compared with Tectona grandis (teak). Timber of this species is classified as heavy, moderately strong, not tough and moderately hard.

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Kumar, P., Rao, R.V., Shukla, S.R. and Sudheendra, R., 2006. Physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown Acacia mangium from Karnataka. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(1), pp.31-34. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-56P995

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