The paper presents a method for calculating the stress-strain state of composite metal-wood beams, taking into account the compliance of bonds in a nonlinear setting using the SCAD software. In the course of the calculation, the pattern of stress and strain distribution, which is close to the real one, was determined. The concentrations of stresses that are capable of initiating the destruction of the structure are determined. Dangerous areas have been identified that make it possible to predict the mode of destruction of the structure, in order to organize measures to strengthen it. The results of the numerical experiment are confirmed by the materials of physical tests.

Keywords: wooden structure, composite beam, pliable connection, calculation, finite element method, stress-strain state, connection, metal-wood beam