Combustion of condensed substances reinforced by elements with the shape memory effect

This paper reports the results of an experimental study of unsteady processes during combustion in a half-closed volume of model condensed-material samples reinforced by elements with the shape memory effect (titanium nickelide). It is shown that the thermal and mechanical action of the elements on the combustion process makes it possible to broaden considerably the range of control of the condensed-system burning rate as compared with the well-known technique (use of wires or plates with a high heat conductivity).