Abstract
It is necessary to determine the physical, mechanical, chemical and technological properties of the wood material in order to decide where it will be used and to be selected in the most appropriate way for its intended use. To know these features; it is very important for designers, manufacturers, consumers, engineers and architects. In this study, some important physical and mechanical properties of Privet (Ligustrum lucidum) wood were investigated. Air-dried density, modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, static hardness and screw holding capacity were determined. According to the obtained data; air-dried density; 791.53 kg/m3, modulus of rupture; 98.66 N/mm2, modulus of elasticity; 6946.26 N/mm2, static hardness resistance; 82.58, 83.97 and 101.82 N/mm2 at tangential, radial and transverse surface, were determined, respectively. Screw holding capacity were determined 41.04, 43.93 and 34.77 N/mm2 on tangential, radial and transverse surface, respectively. The determined values were compared with some other wood species. It was concluded that this type of wood has important mechanical properties. Privet wood can be used in staircases, flooring, parquet, shoe molds, musical instruments, tool making, toy and packaging, all kinds of wood turning and furniture, where a high degree of hardness and bending resistance is required.