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MarCom 56

Title: Application of Geotextiles in Waterfront Protection

MarCom Working Group 56, " Application of Geotextiles in Waterfront Protection", completed final edits to the draft report this summer. The group consists of members representing Germany, UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the US. Presentations on the forthcoming report were made this year by Mr. Heibaum (Germany) at the 9th International Geosynthetics Conference in Brazil, and by Mr. Gaffney (US) at Ports 2010 in Jacksonville, FL. The report should be available later this year. POC: Doug Gaffney, 856-248-1200, doga@cowi.com.

Status:

Organized September 2006

Reports:

U.S. Representatives:

Doug  Gaffney

Terms of Reference (TOR):

 

 

revised 04 Nov 2010