Study on Shear Resistance of Composite Interface of Steel Truss Ceramsite Concrete and Finite Element Simulation

This study investigates the shear behavior of steel truss ceramsite concrete composite interfaces through double-sided direct shear tests and finite element simulations. The results reveal three distinct shear response phases: elastic deformation, plastic softening, and full yielding. The interfacial shear capacity arises from synergistic contributions of bond strength, friction, and truss reinforcement action. Comparative analysis of design codes identifies Eurocode 2 as providing an optimal alignment with the experimental data. An ABAQUS-based finite element model incorporating a cohesive spring composite interface mechanism confirms the model’s reliability. The findings validate Eurocode 2 for ceramsite concrete interface design and propose single-row truss configurations as economically efficient solutions for lightweight high-strength composite structures. The research results are aimed at providing a theoretical basis for the design optimization and code revision of ceramsite concrete composite structures, and promoting the wide application of lightweight high-strength concrete in sustainable buildings.