Effect of strain rate on the viscoelastic response of 3D-printed ABS and PLA auxetic structures

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https://doi.org/10.29105/ingenierias29.100-983

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Auxetic, structure, viscoelasticity, PLA, ABS

Abstract

Auxetic materials are characterized by a negative Poisson’s ratio, which allows them to expand laterally when stretched and contract when compressed. This unusual behavior does not arise from the base material itself, but from a specifically designed internal geometry, making auxetic structures attractive for energy absorption and vibration damping applications. In this work, cubic auxetic structures were fabricated by 3D printing using polylactic acid (PLA) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) as base polymers. The viscoelastic behavior of both materials was characterized by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), while the mechanical response of the auxetic structures was evaluated through uniaxial compression tests at different deformation rates. The results show that, at room temperature, auxetic structures manufactured from ABS exhibit a stronger dependence on deformation rate compared to those made from PLA. This behavior is directly associated with the higher loss factor () of ABS, indicating a greater internal energy dissipation capacity. These findings highlight the direct relationship between the viscoelastic properties of the base polymer and the macroscopic mechanical response of 3D-printed auxetic structures, offering an accessible and educational perspective suitable for an academic engineering audience.

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Jesús Gabino Puente Córdova, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Professor-Researcher at the Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica (FIME) de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Materials, and a Doctorate in Materials Engineering, all from FIME-UANL. He has a PRODEP profile and is a member Level 1 of the Mexican System of Researchers (Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores, SNII). His research interests include polymer rheology, mechanical design, vibration theory, electromagnetic properties of materials, and fractional calculus.

Flor Yanhira Rentería Baltiérrez, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Professor at the Faculty of Ciencias Químicas (FCQ) of the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). She earned her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Tecnológico Nacional de México – Delicias, her Master's degree in Materials Science from the Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzandos (CIMAV), and her PhD in Materials Engineering from FIME-UANL. She completed a doctoral research stay at L’Institut FEMTO-ST in Besançon, France. Her research interests include additive manufacturing, the mechanical and electrical properties of polymer systems, and fractional calculus modeling. She is currently a Level 1 member of the Mexican System of Researchers (Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores, SNII).

Mario Alberto Bello Gómez, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Doctor of Materials Engineering, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Materials, and Mechanical Engineer. Professor and Researcher at FIME-UANL. He has conducted studies and research stays in Germany and the USA, and has participated in international conferences. His areas of interest include finite element simulation, computational fluid dynamics, discrete events, and Industry 4.0. He coordinates external services for CIIDIT-UANL, strengthening ties with academia, government, and industry. He is currently a Level 1 member of the Mexican System of Researchers (Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores, SNII) in Innovation.

Nasser Mohamed Noriega, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Mechanical and Electrical Engineer from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Master of Science from the same university, and PhD in Natural Sciences with a specialization in Inorganic Chemistry from the Technical University of Dresden (Technische Universität Dresden), Germany. Full-time Professor at the Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica of the UANL. Current Director of Innovación y Alianzas Estratégicas of the UANL, as well as the UANL's Central Liaison for Industry 4.0 and coordinator of the "UANL Cluster Strategy." He has experience in research in multidisciplinary and multicultural groups with an interest in: nanomaterials and functional materials for electronic, biomedical, and energy applications; as well as in the design, validation, and development of electromechanical devices; and in the application of digital tools for digital transformation. Member of the Mexican System of Researchers (Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores, SNII) Level 1 with more than 20 scientific articles in indexed journals and more than 40 presentations at conferences; as well as 3 patents and 4 more in process involving the design of mechanisms, the development or selection of new materials for medical applications and biomedical devices.

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2026-01-29

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Puente Córdova, J. G., Rentería Baltiérrez, F. Y., Bello Gómez, M. A., & Mohamed Noriega, N. (2026). Effect of strain rate on the viscoelastic response of 3D-printed ABS and PLA auxetic structures. Revista Ingenierías, 29(100), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.29105/ingenierias29.100-983

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