Desensitization of pressed explosive compositions based on TNT, RDX, and HMX under double shock-wave loading

The response of pressed TNT, TNT/RDX compositions (50/50 and 30/70), andHMX with a plastic binder to single and double shock-wave loading is studied. Recording the time dependence of pressure at two sections of the sample by piezoresistive gauges has proved the decrease in shock-wave sensitivity of the explosives precompressed by a weak shock wave.