Sheoak

Sheoak (Allocasuarina spp.)

Common Name(s): Sheoak Scientific Name: Allocasuarina spp. and Casuarina spp. Distribution: Australia Tree Size: 50-130 ft (15-40 m) tall, 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 68.5 lbs/ft3 (1,100 kg/m3) Basic Specific Gravity: .83 Hardness: 2,830 lbf (12,600 N) Rupture Strength: 22,200 lbf/in2 (153,080 kPa) Elastic Strength: 2,703,000 lbf/in2 (18,640 MPa) Crushing Strength: 11,110 lbf/in2 (76.6 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 5.7%, Tangential: 10.4%, Volumetric: 16.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.8

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Scent: There is no characteristic odor associated with this wood species.

Safety: There have been no adverse health effects associated with Sheoak. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.

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Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Steve Earis for providing the wood sample and turned photo of this wood species.

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