This invention relates to the field of road and
railway engineering technology, and discloses an active air-heat synergistic regulation structure and method for preventing
frost heave in cold-region roadbeds. Sensors embedded in the roadbed acquire real-time temperature and
humidity data, and a controller automatically switches operating
modes based on data feedback and preset logic. In active
drying mode, hot, dry air is injected into the pipeline network to reduce the roadbed
moisture content below the critical
frost heave threshold, eliminating the
root cause of
frost heave. In adaptive barrier mode, a low-energy "thermal barrier" is formed using slightly warm air, and in the event of sudden water intrusion, a "freezing barrier," or ice curtain, is creatively formed using a low-temperature
refrigerant for emergency water isolation. In assisted thaw drainage mode, low-pressure air is used to accelerate the
discharge of thawed water. This invention transforms frost heave prevention from reactive remediation and passive defense into proactive, intelligent, full-cycle management, achieving a unified approach to both symptomatic and fundamental treatment. It has advantages such as strong adaptability, high reliability, and integrated functional
synergy.