I have a 3D model in which a 1D spring element have been included. I need to pre-compress the spring to a small distance of 0.5mm and simulate further to find out the total deflection for a drop test. I have used SPRINGA element so far (I am concerned about displacement in one direction only). My doubts are:
1) How to add pre-compression to the spring(in terms of displacement)
2) I have only stiffness and material of the spring as known data(If any other data is needed, please suggest so that I could try to get it)
3) With precompression, can it be simulated for a drop test in ABAQUS explicit dynamics ?