# Track roller forces

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(./images/RBCTRACK-trackRollerForces.png)The forces in the beam modeling the outer ring are shown. The force Fa is in the direction of the bearing axis, therefore it is a shear force in the beam. The force Fr is a shear force in radial direction and Ft is the tangential force, so it is tension (positive) or pressure (negative) in the beam.