Abstract

This study proposed the bootstrap maximum-entropy method to evaluate the uncertainty of the starting torque of a slewing bearing. Addressing the variation coefficient of the slewing bearing starting torque under load, the probability density function, estimated true value and variation domain are obtained through experimental investigation of the slewing bearing starting torque under various loads. The probability density function is found to be characterized by variational figure, scale and location. In addition, the estimated true value and the variation domain vary from large to small along with increasing load, indicating better evolution of the stability and reliability of the starting friction torque. Finally, a sensitive spot exists where the estimated true value and the variation domain rise abnormally, showing a fluctuation in the immunity and a degenerative disorder in the stability and reliability of the starting friction torque.

Keywords:

Small sample, slewing bearing, starting friction torque, uncertainty, variation coefficient,

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