Abstract The problem of bending vibrations of orthotropic strips of variable thickness is considered, taking into account transverse effects elastically built in edges in the presence of axial force. The problem was solved using the numerical collocation method. A numerical analysis of the problem was carried out. The problem of Euler stability of orthotropic plate-strips of variable thickness under plane strain conditions is considered, taking into account transverse shear and rotational inertia. The resulting equations make it possible to determine both the frequencies of natural vibrations and the critical values of the axial force at which the plate-strip loses stability. The problems are solved using a modified collocation method under various boundary conditions at the ends and values of geometric and physical parameters characterizing a plate-strip of variable thickness.