Monograph, M-in Education and Science Ross. Federation, FSBEI VPO "Mosk . gov. stro-it. un-t. Moscow : MGSU, 2012. 160 s. (Library of Scientific Developments and Projects of MGSU) . ISBN 978-5-7264-0643-5 . The practical foundations of modeling and strength calculations of metal structures of buildings and structures using the finite element method in the program Algor. are presented. Examples of model construction are described in detail, their calculations and analysis of the results are given. The issues of static and strength analysis, oscillations and stability of structures with the use of various types of finite elements are considered. For masters and graduate students studying in the direction of "Construction", as well as engineering and technical workers, specialists in the field of strength of metal structures of buildings and structures .