<p>Rigid inclusions have been widely proposed in numerous projects worldwide as a reliable foundation solution for various soil types. Due to the occurrence of sudden volumetric deformations of significant magnitude when the soil is subjected to external loads and increased moisture, collapsible soils are particularly well-suited for the implementation of this technique to control settlement. This paper presents an analysis of two real-scale experimental models in the collapsible soil of Brasilia, DF, Brazil. One model consists solely of a superficial raft, allowing for the measurement of collapse magnitude, while the other involves a superficial slab reinforced by rigid inclusions. Additionally, three-dimensional numerical models based on the finite element method were developed, employing the Barcelona Basic Model to simulate soil collapse. The results from the instruments installed in the physical models, along with interpretations derived from the numerical model, enhance our understanding of the interactions among all system elements when the subsoil is induced to collapse. Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the system nearly eliminates settlements, exhibiting performance close to optimal and a significant increase in efficiency when the subsoil is saturated, utilizing a load transfer platform composed of compacted tropical soil.</p>