Two sets of modal testing have been conducted for a layered stone pagoda with different boundary conditions. It is observed that the horizontal deflection mode of the pagoda system has a set of double modes which may be a rocking mode and a sliding mode. Due to the larger area of the base stone, the frequencies of the structural system are very sensitive with the ground surface conditions, while its mode shapes are not.

This feasibility study examines if the tensile stress on bonded PSC tendon could be estimated by means of measuring electrical impedance. The impedances of the five beam specimens with different tensile stress levels were measured. As tensile stress on the tendon increases, the impedance of the tendon considerably decreases. Thus, it seems that the estimation of the tensile stress on the tendon could be possible by measuring the electrical impedance.