On the calculation of rectangular plates by the collocation method

The article is devoted to the application of the collocation method to solving differential equations, which are the basis for calculating many problems of mechanics. In this article the structure of this method is presented, its main components are highlighted; its types are characterized, as well as its classical approaches. The research of the problem of rectangular plates bending is carried out by the method of collocations in this article. The collocation method, like all numerical-analytical approximate methods, has a number of advantages and disadvantages, which are also noted in this article. The article is focused mainly on mechanics, engineers and technical specialists.