The formula to calculate the hoop pressure (P_h) is:
Ph=Pi×rit
Where:
Let's say the internal pressure (P_i) is 500,000 Pa, the internal radius (r_i) is 0.5 m, and the wall thickness (t) is 0.05 m. Using the formula:
Ph=500000×0.50.05
We get:
Ph=5000000Pa
So, the hoop pressure is 5,000,000 Pascals.