Abstract: Exact solution of the nonlinear boundary value problem for the basic equation and boundary condition of circular membrane under central force was obtained by using new simple methods. The existence and uniqueness of the solution were discussed by using of modern immovable point theorems. Although specific problem is treated, the basic principles of the methods can be applied to a considerable variety of nonlinear problems.

Key words: circular membrane, central force, large deformation, exact solution, fixed point