I have a half cylinder which is significantly thick but not very long. In the half cylinder, a force $F_{app}$ is being applied over a certain area as shown in the figure below:
I have to find the hoop stress in the free edges.
I understand how the hoop stress is calculated over cylindrical vessels when there is internal pressure all over the cylindrical surface. Can anyone provide any insight how to start when there is force acting over a partial area. And finally how will the results change when the thickness is significantly large.