A nonlinear problem of magnetoelasticity for an orthotropic ring plate with orthotropic electric conductivity is solved. A governing system of nonlinear differential equations describing the stress-strain state of flexible orthotropic plates is solved. A numerical example is considered. The effect of extraneous current on the stress state of a flexible ring plate is analyzed Keywords: orthotropic ring plate, magnetic field, magnetoelasticity Introduction. The great interest in problems of the mechanics of coupled fields, primarily electro-and magnetoelasticity, stems from the demands of the technological progress in various industries and the development of new technologies. However, the effects of interaction between mechanical and electromagnetic fields have been studied inadequately. These are, primarily, effects observed in thin-walled elements undergoing large-displacement deformation in a strong magnetic field and in current-carrying thin-walled elements [4-6, 12, 13, 16, 17]. The interaction of extraneous and induced currents in magnetoelastic systems and strong magnetic fields results in electromagnetic body forces that induce high or even ultimate mechanical stresses. Therefore, a nonlinear theory has to be used to study the effects of coupling of fields and to determine the stress-strain state in problems of such class.Problems of magnetoelasticity for thin shells and plates made of real (with finite conductivity) materials are very challenging to treat theoretically. Note also that the advanced technology employs structural materials that are anisotropic or, in specific cases, orthotropic even in undeformed state.Magnetoelasticity in the presence of extraneous current is of particular interest. Problems involving extraneous currents are very complicated, but become simpler for thin bodies.1. Problem Formulation. Basic Equations. Consider an orthotropic ring plate with varying thickness h h r = ( ) and orthotropic conductivity; its mid-surface is described by polar coordinates r, q.Let all the components of the strain and induced electromagnetic fields that appear in the magnetoelastic equations be independent of the coordinate q.A variable electric current from an extraneous source is applied to the edge of the plate. Polarization, magnetization, and thermal stresses are neglected.The material of the plate is orthotropic; the coordinate axes are aligned with its principal axes of elastic symmetry. The electromagnetic properties of the material are characterized by the tensors of conductivity s ij , permeability m ij , and permittivity e ij i j ( , , , ) = 1 2 3 .To analyze the electromagnetic effects, we will use the system of equations consisting of Maxwell's equations in Lagrangian form, constitutive equations, and equations of motion. The constitutive equations relate the magnetic-flux density r B, electric-flux density r D, magnetic-field strength r H, electric-field strength r E, and current density r J. In the case of anisotropic conductivity, these quantities are related as