Device and method, in particular computer-implemented method, for testing

A computer-implemented method for testing a machine having a plurality of components or for testing a component of a machine, the method comprising the following steps:

• providing a set of input variables for a model, wherein the set of input variables characterizes load factors on the machine or on at least one component of the machine;
• selecting a subset of the set;
• mapping, by the model, the subset to an output variable of the model which characterizes a stress caused by the load factors on at least one component of the machine.

A device for testing a machine having a plurality of components or for testing a component of a machine, the device configured to:

• provide a set of input variables for a model, wherein the set of input variables characterizes load factors on the machine or on at least one component of the machine;
• select a subset of the set;
• map, by the model, the subset to an output variable of the model which characterizes a stress caused by the load factors on at least one component of the machine.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium on which is stored a computer program for testing a machine having a plurality of components or for testing a component of a machine, the computer program, when executed by a computer, causing the computer to perform the following steps:

• providing a set of input variables for a model, wherein the set of input variables characterizes load factors on the machine or on at least one component of the machine;
• selecting a subset of the set;
• mapping, by the model, the subset to an output variable of the model which characterizes a stress caused by the load factors on at least one component of the machine.