GEOTECHNICAL WALL The objective is to design and build a model wrapped faced mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining wall using kraft paper reinforcement. The competition objectives are for students to: Design a MSE wall using the least amount of facing and reinforcement material needed to support the retained soil and design loads. Effectively communicate their analysis and design processes. Enjoy a friendly but spirited competition among schools. Attend a world-class professional engineering conference. TO VIEW THE GENERAL RULES FOR THIS YEAR, VISIT PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE 2018