Retained Earth is a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall system that uses steel two-wire wide ladders as soil reinforcement. The reinforcements are secured with a connector bar to clevis loops that are embedded in precast concrete facing panels.

The concrete facing panels and other facing elements are similar to those used with the Reinforced Earth® wall system.

The reinforcing ladders may be used for efficiency in low-height wall or lightweight backfill situations, where tension is low and extra pull-out capacity is needed. Corrosion protection in the form of galvanization is included to achieve a design life of 75 years, 100 years, or more.