The use of geosynthetics as reinforcement at the base of embankments or other structures can provide safety operation for highways, railways or other facilities located in areas susceptible to subsidence. Few approaches are available for the design, and few studies have compared the results. To address this need, the current work uses finite element analysis to compare the basis for design and the results of existing approaches with numerical modeling. Axisymmetric analysis were carried out varying geometric and geomechanical parameters of the models. The results evaluated in the comparison include tensile force and strain responses of the reinforcement, reinforcement displacements and surface deflection. The findings contribute to the discussion on the safety of structures in areas prone to subsidence.
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