<p><p><figure id='attachment_1454' style='max-width:497px' class='caption alignnone'><img class="wp-image-1454 size-full" src="https://www.geoinstitute.org/sites/default/files/geotech-tools-uploads/…; alt="Two photographs showing construction of geosynthetic reinforced embankments. Top photo shows geogrid being rolled out on a site. The lower photo shows granular fill being spread out over the reinforcement." width="497" height="641" /><figcaption class='caption-text'> Geosynthetic Reinforced Embankments. Photographs courtesy of Ryan Berg</figcaption></figure></p><p>This technique stabilizes embankments constructed on soft soils by means of horizontal layers of high-strength geosynthetics. The reinforcement is placed at the base of the embankment and used to increase stability and resistance to foundation failures. Advantages include an increased design global safety factor without sacrificing embankment height and differential settlement is also reduced. This technique is applicable to new embankment and widening over unstable soils.</p><p>