The von Kármán equations for the large deflection of plates are solved by the dynamic-relaxation method. Detailed results are presented for square plates having simply supported edges with zero in-plane boundary stresses. The results show that high stresses occur towards the corners of the plates. The mesh effect is investigated and recommendations are made for the optimum mesh spacing.
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