Table 5.

Comparison of analytical and numerical solutions.

Middle Support Condition	Type of Analysis	Ay and Ey (kN)	Cy (kN)	Moment at Rail Seats, RS (kN-m)	Moment at Centre, C (kN-m)	RS/C Ratio
No settlement	Analytical	36.05	71.91	10.81	−9.50	−1.138
	FEA	36.07	71.85	10.82	−9.47	−1.142
1.5 mm settlement	Analytical	38.80	66.40	11.64	−7.12	−1.635
	FEA	38.70	66.59	11.61	−7.20	−1.613