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Rankine Lecture
Annual lecture organised by the British Geotechnical Association

The Rankine lecture is an annual lecture organised by the British Geotechnical Association named after William John Macquorn Rankine, an early contributor to the theory of soil mechanics.

This should not be confused with the biennial BGA Géotechnique Lecture.

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 Géotechnique.

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List of Rankine Lecturers

NoYEARLECTURERSUBJECTGéotechniqueAFFILIATION
11961A. CasagrandeCasagrande, A. (1961). "Control of Seepage through Foundations and Abutments of Dams*". Géotechnique. 11 (3): 161–182. doi:10.1680/geot.1961.11.3.161.Harvard University
21962L. F. CoolingField measurements in soil mechanics312(2) 77-103Building Research Establishment
31963A. MayerRecent work in rock mechanics413(2) 99-118
41964A. W. SkemptonLong-term stability of clay slopes514(2) 77-101Imperial College
51965N. M. NewmarkEffects of earthquakes on dams and embankments615(2) 139-159University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
61966A. W. BishopThe strength of soils as engineering materials716(2) 91-128Imperial College
71967L. BjerrumEngineering geology of Norwegian normally-consolidated marine clays as related to settlements of buildings817(2) 83-117Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
81968R. GlossopThe rise of geotechnology and its influence on engineering practice918(2) 107-150John Mowlem and Co., Ltd
91969R. B. PeckAdvantages and limitations of the observational method in applied soil mechanics1019(2) 171-187University of Illinois
101970K. H. RoscoeThe influence of strains in soil mechanics1120(2) 129-170University of Cambridge
111971J. C. JaegerFriction of rocks and stability of rock slopes1221(2) 97-134Australian National University, Canberra
121972P. W. RoweThe relevance of soil fabric to site investigation practice1322(2) 195-300University of Manchester
131973T. W. LambePredictions in soil engineering1423(2) 151-201Massachusetts Institute of Technology
141974R. E. GibsonThe analytical method in soil mechanics1524(2) 115-139King's College, London
151975J. KériselOld structures in relation to soil conditions1625(3) 433-482Simecsol Études
161976A. C. MeighThe Triassic rocks, with particular reference to predicted and observed performance of some major foundations1726(3) 393-451Soil Mechanics Limited
171977V. F. B. de MelloReflections on design decisions of practical significance to embankment dams1827(3) 281-354Private Consultant, Brazil
181978W. H. WardGround supports for tunnels in weak rocks1928(2) 135-170Building Research Establishment
191979H. Bolton SeedConsiderations in the earthquake-resistant design of earth and rockfill dams2029(3) 215-262University of California, Berkeley
201980A. N. SchofieldCambridge geotechnical centrifuge operations2130(3) 227-267University of Cambridge
211981N. R. MorgensternGeotechnical engineering and frontier resource development2231(3) 305-365University of Alberta
221982D. J. HenkelGeology, geomorphology and geotechnics2332(3) 175-194Ove Arup & Partners
231983E. HoekStrength of jointed rock masses2433(3) 187-222Golder Associates, Vancouver
241984C. P. WrothThe interpretation of in situ soil tests2534(4) 449-488University of Oxford
251985N. JanbuSoil models in offshore engineering2635(3) 241-280Norwegian Institute of Technology
261986A. D. M. PenmanOn the embankment dam2736(3) 303-347Geotechnical Engineering Consultant, Harpenden
271987R. F. ScottFailure2837(4) 423-466California Institute of Technology
281988H. B. SutherlandUplift resistance in soils2938(4) 493-515University of Glasgow Trust
291989H. G. PoulosPile behaviour - theory and application3039(3) 365-415University of Sydney
301990J. B. BurlandOn the compressibility and shear strength of natural clays3140(3) 329-378Imperial College
311991J. K. MitchellConduction phenomena: from theory to geotechnical practice3241(3) 299-339University of California, Berkeley
321992B. SimpsonRetaining structures: displacement and design3342(4) 541-576Ove Arup & Partners
331993K. IshiharaLiquefaction and flow failure during earthquakes3443(3) 351-414University of Tokyo
341994P. R. VaughanAssumption, prediction and reality in geotechnical engineering3544(4) 573-608Imperial College
351995R. E. GoodmanBlock theory and its application3645(3) 383-422University of California, Berkeley
361996S. F. BrownSoil mechanics in pavement engineering3746(3) 383-425University of Nottingham
371997G. E. BlightInteractions between the atmosphere and the Earth3847(4) 715-766University of Witwatersrand
381998D. W. HightSoil characterisation: the importance of structure and anisotropy-Imperial College
391999S. LeroueilNatural slopes and cuts: movement and failure mechanisms394051(3) 197-243Université Laval, Ste-Foy, Québec
402000J. H. AtkinsonNon-linear soil stiffness in routine design414250(5) 487-507City University, London
412001H. BrandlEnergy foundations and other thermo-active ground structures434456(2) 81-122Vienna University of Technology, Austria
422002D. M. PottsNumerical analysis: a virtual dream or practical reality?454653(6) 535-572Imperial College
432003M. F. RandolphScience and empiricism in pile foundation design474853(10) 847-874University of Western Australia
442004N. N. AmbraseysEngineering, seismology and soil mechanics-Imperial College
452005R. K. RoweLong term performance of contaminant barrier systems495055(9) 631-678Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario, Canada
462006R. J. MairTunnelling and geotechnics - new horizons515258(9) 695-736University of Cambridge
472007A. GensSoil-environment interactions in geotechnical engineering535460(1) 3-74Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
482008J. A. CharlesThe engineering behaviour of fill - the use, misuse and disuse of case histories555658(7) 541-570Building Research Establishment
492009T. D. O'RourkeGeohazards & Large Geographically Distributed Systems575860(7) 505-543Cornell University
502010C. R. I. ClaytonStiffness at small strain - research and practice596061(1) 5-37University of Southampton
512011S. W. SloanGeotechnical Stability Analysis616263(7) 531-571University of Newcastle, Australia
522012M. D. BoltonPerformance-based design in geotechnical engineeringUniversity of Cambridge
532013M. JamiolkowskiSoil Mechanics and the observational method: Challenges at the Zelazny Most copper tailings disposal facility6364(8) 590-619Politecnico di Torino
542014G. T. HoulsbyInteractions in Offshore Foundation Design64656666(10) 791-825University of Oxford
552015S. LacasseHazard, Risk and Reliability in Geotechnical Practice67Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
562016R. JardineGeotechnics and Energy686970(1) 3-59Imperial College
572017E. AlonsoTriggering and Motion of Landslides71(1) 3-59Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
582018N. O'RiordanDynamic soil-structure interaction70ARUP
592019G. GazetasBenefits of Unconventional Seismic Foundation Design7172National Technical University of Athens
602022 (2020)S. JefferisThe Unusual and the Unexpected in Geotechnical Engineering 7374Environmental Geotechnics Limited
612023John P. Carter7576Constitutive Modelling in Computational Geomechanics 77University of Newcastle, Australia
622024Lidija Zdravković78 79Geotechnical Engineering for a Sustainable Society 80 81Imperial College London
632025Kenichi Soga 82 83 84 85University of California, Berkeley

See also

References

  1. Géotechnique Rankine-lecture papers https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/page/jgeot/rankine-lecture-papers

  2. Géotechnique https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/loi/jgeot

  3. Cooling, L. F. (1962). "Field Measurements in Soil Mechanics". Géotechnique. 12 (2): 77–104. doi:10.1680/geot.1962.12.2.77. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  4. Mayer, A. (1963). "Recent Work in Rock Mechanics". Géotechnique. 13 (2): 99–120. doi:10.1680/geot.1963.13.2.99. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1963.13.2.99

  5. Skempton, A. W. (1964). "Long-term stability of clay slopes". Géotechnique. 14 (2): 77–102. doi:10.1680/geot.1964.14.2.77. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1964.14.2.77

  6. Newmark, N. M. (1965). "Effects of Earthquakes on Dams and Embankments". Géotechnique. 15 (2): 139–160. doi:10.1680/geot.1965.15.2.139. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  7. Bishop, A. W. (1966). "The Strength of Soils as Engineering Materials". Géotechnique. 16 (2): 91–130. doi:10.1680/geot.1966.16.2.91. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  8. Bjerrum, L. (1967). "Engineering Geology of Norwegian Normally-Consolidated Marine Clays as Related to Settlements of Buildings". Géotechnique. 17 (2): 83–118. doi:10.1680/geot.1967.17.2.83. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  9. Glossop, R. (1968). "The Rise of Geotechnology and its Influence on Engineering Practice". Géotechnique. 18 (2): 107–150. doi:10.1680/geot.1968.18.2.107. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  10. Peck, R. B. (1969). "Advantages and Limitations of the Observational Method in Applied Soil Mechanics". Géotechnique. 19 (2): 171–187. doi:10.1680/geot.1969.19.2.171. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  11. Roscoe, K. H. (1970). "The Influence of Strains in Soil Mechanics". Géotechnique. 20 (2): 129–170. doi:10.1680/geot.1970.20.2.129. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  12. Jaeger, J. C. (1971). "Friction of Rocks and Stability of Rock Slopes". Géotechnique. 21 (2): 97–134. doi:10.1680/geot.1971.21.2.97. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  13. Rowe, P. W. (1972). "The relevance of soil fabric to site investigation practice". Géotechnique. 22 (2): 195–300. doi:10.1680/geot.1972.22.2.195. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  14. Lambe, T. W. (1973). "Predictions in soil engineering". Géotechnique. 23 (2): 151–202. doi:10.1680/geot.1973.23.2.151. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1973.23.2.151

  15. Gibson, R. E. (1974). "The analytical method in soil mechanics". Géotechnique. 24 (2): 115–140. doi:10.1680/geot.1974.24.2.115. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1974.24.2.115

  16. Kérisel, J. (1975). "Old structures in relation to soil conditions". Géotechnique. 25 (3): 433–483. doi:10.1680/geot.1975.25.3.433. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1975.25.3.433

  17. Meigh, A. C. (1976). "The Triassic rocks, with particular reference to predicted and observed performance of some major foundations". Géotechnique. 26 (3): 393–452. doi:10.1680/geot.1976.26.3.393. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1976.26.3.393

  18. de Mello, V. F. B. (1977). "Reflections on design decisions of practical significance to embankment dams". Géotechnique. 27 (3): 281–355. doi:10.1680/geot.1977.27.3.281. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  19. Ward, W. H. (1978). "Ground supports for tunnels in weak rocks". Géotechnique. 28 (2): 135–136. doi:10.1680/geot.1978.28.2.135. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  20. Bolton Seed, H. (1979). "Considerations in the earthquake-resistant design of earth and rockfill dams". Géotechnique. 29 (3): 215–263. doi:10.1680/geot.1979.29.3.215. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  21. Schofield, A. N. (1980). "Cambridge Geotechnical Centrifuge Operations". Géotechnique. 30 (3): 227–268. doi:10.1680/geot.1980.30.3.227. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1980.30.3.227

  22. Morgenstern, N. R. (1981). "Geotechnical engineering and frontier resource development". Géotechnique. 31 (3): 305–365. doi:10.1680/geot.1981.31.3.305. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1981.31.3.305

  23. Henkel, D.J. (1982). "Geology, geomorphology and geotechnics". Géotechnique. 32 (3): 175–194. doi:10.1680/geot.1982.32.3.175. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  24. Hoek, E. (1984). "Strength of jointed rock masses". Géotechnique. 34 (3): 187–223. doi:10.1680/geot.1983.33.3.187. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1983.33.3.187

  25. Wroth, C.P. (1984). "The interpretation of in situ soil tests". Géotechnique. 34 (4): 449–489. doi:10.1680/geot.1984.34.4.449. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  26. Janbu, N. (1985). "Soil models in offshore engineering". Géotechnique. 35 (3): 241–281. doi:10.1680/geot.1985.35.3.241. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  27. Penman, A.D.M. (1986). "On the embankment dam". Géotechnique. 36 (3): 303–348. doi:10.1680/geot.1986.36.3.303. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  28. Scott, R.F. (1987). "Failure". Géotechnique. 37 (4): 423–466. doi:10.1680/geot.1987.37.4.423. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.1987.37.4.423

  29. Sutherland, H.B. (1988). "Uplift resistance in soils". Géotechnique. 38 (4): 493–516. doi:10.1680/geot.1988.38.4.493. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  30. Poulos, H. G. (1989). "Pile behaviour—theory and application". Géotechnique. 39 (3): 365–415. doi:10.1680/geot.1989.39.3.365. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  31. Burland, J. B. (1990). "On the compressibility and shear strength of natural clays". Géotechnique. 40 (3): 329–378. doi:10.1680/geot.1990.40.3.329. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  32. Mitchell, J. K. (1991). "Conduction phenomena: from theory to geotechnical practice". Géotechnique. 41 (3): 299–340. doi:10.1680/geot.1991.41.3.299. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  33. Simpson, B. (1992). "Retaining structures: Displacement and design". Géotechnique. 42 (4): 541–576. doi:10.1680/geot.1992.42.4.541. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  34. Ishihara, K. (1993). "Liquefaction and flow failure during earthquakes". Géotechnique. 43 (3): 351–451. doi:10.1680/geot.1993.43.3.351. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  35. Vaughan, P.R. (1994). "Assumption, prediction and reality in geotechnical engineering". Géotechnique. 54 (5): 573–609. doi:10.1680/geot.1994.44.4.573. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  36. Goodman, R. E. (1995). "Block theory and its application". Géotechnique. 45 (3): 383–423. doi:10.1680/geot.1995.45.3.383. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  37. Brown, S. F. (1996). "The Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 46 (3): 381–382. doi:10.1680/geot.1996.46.3.381. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  38. Blight, G. E. (1997). "The Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 47 (4): 713–767. doi:10.1680/geot.1997.47.4.713. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  39. "Introduction for the 39th Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 51 (3): 195. 2001. doi:10.1680/geot.2001.51.3.195. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  40. Leroueil, S. (2001). "Natural slopes and cuts: Movement and failure mechanisms". Géotechnique. 51 (3): 197–243. doi:10.1680/geot.2001.51.3.197. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fgeot.2001.51.3.197

  41. "Introduction for the 40th Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 50 (5): 485–486. 2000. doi:10.1680/geot.2000.50.5.485. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  42. Atkinson, J. H. (2000). "Non-linear soil stiffness in routine design". Géotechnique. 50 (5): 487–508. doi:10.1680/geot.2000.50.5.487. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  43. "Introduction for 41st Rankine Lecture 21 March 2001". Géotechnique. 56 (2): 79. 2006. doi:10.1680/geot.2006.56.2.79. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  44. Brandl, H. (2006). "Energy foundations and other thermo-active ground structures". Géotechnique. 56 (2): 81–122. doi:10.1680/geot.2006.56.2.81. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  45. "Introduction for the 42nd Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 53 (6): 533–534. 2003. doi:10.1680/geot.2003.53.6.533. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  46. Potts, D. M. (2003). "Numerical analysis: A virtual dream or practical reality?". Géotechnique. 53 (6): 535–573. doi:10.1680/geot.2003.53.6.535. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  47. "Introduction for 43rd Rankine Lecture 19 March 2003". Géotechnique. 53 (10): 845–846. 2003. doi:10.1680/geot.2003.53.10.845. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  48. Randolph, M. F. (2003). "Science and empiricism in pile foundation design". Géotechnique. 53 (10): 847–875. doi:10.1680/geot.2003.53.10.847. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  49. "Introduction for 45th Rankine Lecture 23 March 2005". Géotechnique. 55 (9): 629–630. 2005. doi:10.1680/geot.2005.55.9.629. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  50. Rowe, R. K. (2005). "Long term performance of contaminant barrier systems". Géotechnique. 55 (9): 631–678. doi:10.1680/geot.2005.55.9.631. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  51. "Introduction for the 46th Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 58 (9): 693–694. 2008. doi:10.1680/geot.2008.58.9.693. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  52. Mair, R. J. (2008). "Tunnelling and geotechnics: New horizons". Géotechnique. 58 (9): 695–736. doi:10.1680/geot.2008.58.9.695. /wiki/Robert_Mair

  53. "Introduction for 47th Rankine Lecture 21 March 2007". Géotechnique. 60 (1): 1. 2010. doi:10.1680/geot.9.B.011. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  54. Gens, A. (2010). "Soil-environment interactions in geotechnical engineering". Géotechnique. 60 (1): 3–74. doi:10.1680/geot.9.P.109. https://www.scipedia.com/public/Gens_2010a

  55. "Introduction for 48th Rankine Lecture 19 March 2008". Géotechnique. 58 (7): 539. 2008. doi:10.1680/geot.2008.58.7.539. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  56. Charles, J. A. (2008). "The engineering behaviour of fill - the use, misuse and disuse of case histories". Géotechnique. 58 (7): 541. doi:10.1680/geot.2008.58.7.541. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  57. O'Rourke, Tom (2010). "Introduction for the 49th Rankine Lecture 18th March 2009". Géotechnique. 60 (7): 503–504. doi:10.1680/geot.2010.60.7.503. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  58. O'Rourke, T. D. (2010). "Geohazards and large, geographically distributed systems". Géotechnique. 60 (7): 505–543. doi:10.1680/geot.2010.60.7.505. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  59. "Introduction for the 50th Rankine Lecture 17 March 2010". Géotechnique. 61 (1): 3–4. 2011. doi:10.1680/geot.2011.61.1.3. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  60. Clayton, C. R. I. (2011). "Stiffness at small strain - research and practice". Géotechnique. 61 (1): 5–37. doi:10.1680/geot.2011.61.1.5. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  61. "Introduction for the 51st Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 63 (7): 530. 2011. doi:10.1680/geot.12.RL.002. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  62. Sloan, S. W. (2013). "Geotechnical stability analysis". Géotechnique. 63 (7): 531–571. doi:10.1680/geot.12.RL.001. hdl:1959.13/1060002. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  63. Jamiolkowski, M. (2014). "Soil Mechanics and the observational method: Challenges at the Zelazny Most copper tailings disposal facility". Géotechnique. 64 (8): 590–618. doi:10.1680/geot.14.RL.002. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  64. "Introduction for the 54th Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 66 (10): 789–790. 2016. doi:10.1680/jgeot.15.rl.002. /wiki/Doi_(identifier)

  65. Houlsby, G. T. (2016). "Interactions in Offshore Foundation Design". Géotechnique. 66 (10): 791–825. doi:10.1680/jgeot.15.rl.001. https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:60017c3f-d108-4a91-981e-01c87d3499f4

  66. BGA 54th Rankine Lecture http://bga.city.ac.uk/cms/html/Rankine%20Lecture%20flyer%202014%20final.docx

  67. BGA 55th Rankine Lecture http://britishgeotech.org/55th-rankine-lecture/

  68. Jardine, Richard J. (2020). "Geotechnics, energy and climate change: The 56th Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 70: 3–59. doi:10.1680/jgeot.18.RL.001. hdl:10044/1/70385. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fjgeot.18.RL.001

  69. Hight, David W. (2020). "Introduction for the 56th Rankine Lecture". Géotechnique. 70: 1–2. doi:10.1680/jgeot.18.RL.002. https://doi.org/10.1680%2Fjgeot.18.RL.002

  70. The 58th Rankine Lecture https://www.britishgeotech.org/events/132-58th-rankine-lecture-by-dr-nick-oriordan

  71. BGA 59th Rankine Lecture https://www.britishgeotech.org/events/173-bga-59th-rankine-lecture

  72. BGA 59th Rankine Lecture Flyer https://www.britishgeotech.org/uploads/british_geotechnical_association/files/Final_BGA_Rankine_Lecture_flyer_2019.pdf

  73. 60th Rankine Lecture https://www.britishgeotech.org/events/194-60th-rankine-lecture

  74. Rearranged date for the 60th Rankine Lecture https://www.britishgeotech.org/news/2021/09/rearranged-date-for-the-60th-rankine-lecture

  75. Professor John Carter announced as 61st Rankine Lecturer https://www.britishgeotech.org/news/2022/03/professor-john-carter-announced-as-61st-rankine-lecturer

  76. John Carter to deliver 61st Rankine Lecture on soil constitutive modelling https://www.geplus.co.uk/news/john-carter-to-deliver-61st-rankine-lecture-on-soil-constitutive-modelling-17-03-2022/

  77. The 61st Rankine Lecture : Constitutive Modelling in Computational Geomechanics by Professor John Carter of the University of Newcastle, Australia https://www.britishgeotech.org/events/354-the-61st-rankine-lecture

  78. Professor Lidija Zdravković https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/l.zdravkovic

  79. Professor Lidija Zdravković announced 62nd Rankine Lecturer https://www.britishgeotech.org/news/2023/03/professor-lidija-zdravkovic-announced-as-62nd-rankine-lecturer

  80. The 62nd Rankine Lecture: Geotechnical Engineering for a Sustainable Society https://www.britishgeotech.org/events/400-the-62nd-rankine-lecture

  81. 62nd Annual BGA Rankine Lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJcbI5bcetY

  82. Professor Kenichi Soga - UC Berkeley https://ce.berkeley.edu/people/faculty/soga

  83. UC Berkeley Soga Research Group https://geomechanics.berkeley.edu/people/soga/

  84. Professor Kenichi Soga - University of Cambridge https://www-geo.eng.cam.ac.uk/directory/ks207%40cam.ac.uk

  85. Professor Kenichi Soga announced as 63rd Rankine Lecturer https://www.britishgeotech.org/news/2024/03/professor-kenichi-soga-announced-as-63rd-rankine-lecturer