Continuing with [1], determine the ultimate bending moment of rupture (mep ) for positive bending (compression on top) using an elasto-plastic assumption for the plastic behavior of the material. A) Apply the yield strength of the material as the ultimate bending moment.
B) Use the ultimate tensile strength of the material as the ultimate bending moment.
C) Calculate the ultimate bending moment using the plastic section modulus of the material.
D) Determine the ultimate bending moment based on the strain hardening behavior of the material.
