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Rankine Lecture
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<p> The Rankine lecture is an annual lecture organised by the <a href="/facts/British_Geotechnical_Association/3VWFaurk">British Geotechnical Association</a> named after <a href="/facts/William_John_Macquorn_Rankine/zsX1bcVh">William John Macquorn Rankine</a>, an early contributor to the theory of <a href="/facts/Soil_mechanics/WfVDFMAW">soil mechanics</a>. </p><p>This should not be confused with the biennial BGA <a href="/facts/G%25C3%25A9otechnique_Lecture/SynVmu3Q">Géotechnique Lecture</a>. </p><p>The Rankine Lecture is held in March each year. In even-numbered years, the lecturer is from the UK. In odd-numbered years, the lecturer is from outside the UK. Each lecture is usually published in <a href="/facts/G%25C3%25A9otechnique/PQTHwCY3">Géotechnique</a>. </p>