Physical Properties of Eucalyptus cloeziana F. Muell

ABSTRACT We analyzed the wood physical properties of 70 Eucalyptus cloeziana trees, approximately 10 years old, from forests located in the Midwestern region of Minas Gerais. Moisture, basic and apparent density and shrinkage were determined. The samples showed mean values of 703 kg/m3, 843 kg/m3 and 916 kg/m3 for basic density, dry bulk density and apparent density at 12% moisture, respectively. Concerning the radial, tangential and axial shrinkage were found with average values of 7.08; 11.16 and 0.26%, respectively. The average volume shrinkage was 19.68%, and the anisotropic ratio of 1.60, thus the timber is considered stable dimensionally.