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

B . Larger of (B) and (C)

C . Sum of thickness of both leaves

D . Actual thickness of the stronger leaf

Answer: Option B

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