Abstract

Deforestation has necessitated search and evaluation of other lesser known timber material to meet the increasing demand of bio
material for it utilization in the construction industry; the present studies focuses on physio-mechanical properties of
Piptadenistrum africanum wood species for its use in civil construction. Material properties were evaluated based on two reference moisture content of 20% -12%. 20% (above the fibre Saturation point) 12% (equilibrium moisture point); results obtained were statistically analysed according to the t-test at the 5% level of significance. The physical and mechanical properties from the study indicate favourable properties with known timber material (Gmelina); for construction of timber structure as structural members.