If the depth of actual neutral axis of a doubly reinforced beam______________?

A. Is less than the depth of critical neutral axis, the steel in the tensile zone attains its maximum stress earlier

B. Is equal to the depth of critical neutral axis; the concrete and steel attain their maximum stresses simultaneously

C. Is greater than the depth of critical neutral axis, the concrete attains its maximum stress earlier

D. All the above

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