Structural Design Innovation and Building Technology Progress Represented by a Hybrid Strategy: Case Study of the 'Wartime Architecture' in China's Rear Area during World War II

摘要

The "wartime architecture" in China's rear area during World War II is a long-neglected subject, and its historical significance has probably been underestimated. In fact, its remarkable building technology and design thinking are still of significance and a valuable reference for developing countries today. This study focuses on "wartime architecture" and its "simple building technology" in China's rear area during World War II. It concentrates on the Chongqing area and pays special attention to structural design with the aim of verifying the scientific significance and practical value of hybrid strategy. Based on literature, archives and field investigation, the article describes the materials, structures, and construction techniques generally used in "wartime architecture"; the case study focuses on buildings of two universities. The results of the analysis of mechanical properties and buildability show that the hybrid strategy represents the structural design innovation and building technology progress induced by environmental adaptability.