In a cavity wall, both leaves of which are load bearing, the effective thickness is taken as Options: A . &nbspSum of thickness of both leaves B . &nbspTwo-third of the sum of thickness of both the leaves C . &nbspActual thickness of the stronger leaf D . &nbspLarger of (B) and (C)

In a cavity wall, both leaves of which are load bearing, the effective thickness

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In a cavity wall, both leaves of which are load bearing, the effective thickness is taken as

Options:

A . Sum of thickness of both leaves

B . Two-third of the sum of thickness of both the leaves

C . Actual thickness of the stronger leaf

D . Larger of (B) and (C)

Answer: Option D

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