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Xinyang Gu1,2, Bangzhui Wang1,2, Zhong Tang1,2
1School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China.
Abstract:
The structural reliability of agricultural machinery is critically dependent on bolted joints, with loosening being a significant and prevalent failure mode. Harsh operational environments (intense vibration, impact, corrosion) severely exacerbate loosening risks, compromising machinery performance and safety. Traditional periodic inspections are inadequate for preventing sudden failures induced by loosening, leading to impaired efficiency and safety hazards. This review comprehensively analyzes the unique challenges and opportunities in monitoring bolted joint reliability within agricultural machinery. It covers the following: (1) the status of bolted joint reliability issues (failure modes, impacts, maintenance inadequacies); (2) environmental challenges to joint integrity; (3) evaluation of conventional detection methods; (4) principles and classifications of modern detection technologies (e.g., vibration-based, acoustic, direct measurement, vision-based); and (5) their application status, limitations, and techno-economic hurdles in agriculture. This review identifies significant deficiencies in current technologies for agricultural machinery bolt loosening surveillance, underscoring the pressing need for specialized, dependable, and cost-effective online monitoring systems tailored for agriculture's demanding conditions. Finally, forward-looking research directions are outlined to enhance the reliability and intelligence of structural monitoring for agricultural machinery.
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