Stress distribution in multilayer structural element subjected to skew bending

Results of researches on strength and stiffness of diagonally bending sandwich girders having geometric and/or stiffness asymmetry have been given. A mathematical module for calculation of normal strain (strength) and stiffness on bending at any cross-section point of sandwich girder has been proposed. The kinetics of stiffness on bending and strength variation dependences when geometric parameters of a cross-section and tension modulus ratios of girder layers are changing have been examined. It has been established that the strength of a diagonally bending sandwich girder on the whole depends on the position of the centre of stiffness and the position of the neutral plane.