Review article

The prospects and problems associated with using metal-wood elements in the construction market are evaluated. A review of patents on forms and methods of manufacturing metal-wood structures is provided. It is emphasized that at calculating structures that are heterogeneous in regard of materials used, it is necessary to take into account their thermal and physical characteristics that affect the physical and mechanical parameters during the operational period. Special attention should be paid to the flexibility of joints, providing increased measures of corrosion protection of metal - wood contact points and making appropriate correction coefficients in the calculation method.