1. Thick cylinders are defined as cylinders where the ratio of thickness to internal diameter is greater than 1/20. For thick cylinders, the hoop stress varies across the thickness from a maximum at the inner circumference to a minimum at the outer circumference.
2. Equations are derived for the radial pressure (px) and hoop stress (σx) at any point in a thick cylindrical shell subjected to internal fluid pressure. These equations, known as Lame's equations, define px and σx as functions of radius x.
3. An alternate method for finding stresses in a thick cylinder is presented, where circumferential, longitudinal, and radial strains are related to stresses and Poisson's ratio.