Is it feasible to use linear static analysis for modeling breakage in glass?

Linear static analysis is not suitable for modeling breakage in glass because this type of analysis is based on the assumption of linear material behavior, which means materials do not exhibit significant changes in their mechanical properties under load before failure occurs. Glass, however, has a brittle nature, meaning it can fail suddenly and without prior plastic deformation.

When a material is subjected to stress and reaches its ultimate strength, it can break without warning; the linear assumptions used in this form of analysis do not account for the complexities of such failure mechanisms. Additionally, modeling breakage often requires the use of nonlinear analysis methods that can simulate crack initiation and propagation, which are critical for understanding how glass fails under stress. Therefore, the use of linear static analysis alone would not be effective for predicting the behavior of glass under load, leading to the conclusion that it is not feasible for modeling breakage in this material.