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Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (HITEC), a CERF service center.

This report describes a HITEC evaluation designed to determine the basic capabilities and limitations of the MSE Plus System, manufactured by SSL, LLC, for use as a mechanically stabilized earth retaining system. The evaluation was conducted based on material, design, construction, performance, and quality assurance information outlined in the HITEC Protocol. The MSE Plus System features rectangular segmental precast concrete facing panels and galanized welded wire, grid-type soil reinforcement.