Section recorder

[Jhno]

Hi,
I am using the following command to record forces at integration point #2 on my element :
recorder Element -file Int2.out -time -ele 1 section 2 forces

I get the (i think) axial forces and the moment but I do not get the shear?

I also wonder about the recorder for specific fiber:
recorder Element -file $file -ele 1 section $n fiber $Y $Z <$matID> stressStrain

Is the stress the axial stress (with axial deformation)?
Thanks for the help.

[EricsonEncinaZ]

Fibre section does not have shear force. That is why when you call "-ele 1 section 2 force" you get Fx and Mz (in the local reference system). The reason is because a fibre section is a collection of area differentials, and each dA undergoes compression and extention following the hypothesis of plane sections remain plane, so yes, for your second question, they are the axial stress and strain.

BTW it should be force and not forceS.

If you want the shear force then record the response at the element level not at the section level.

[Jhno]

Thanks for the answer!