Skid Resistance Prediction Model
DTC Civil Transportation engineering instructor, Dr. Daniel Findley, recently co-authored a journal article in the Construction and Building Materials Journal that explores methods to predict pavement quality. Specifically, the research predicts the available minimum skid resistance in the road network of Biscay (Spain) with data collected in the summer season when friction values are at a minimum. Firstly, […]
Pay-As-You-Go and Start for Only $50
With our Pay-As-You-Go option, you can now try out our courses for only $50 before you buy the remaining course modules. We’re so sure you’ll like what you see that there’s no obligation beyond your initial purchase. Just buy the next course module when you’re ready for it – a nice way to spread out […]
Old Machines with New Brains
As the shortage in skilled workers continues to compound, it will be interesting to see the innovative ways the construction industry finds to move forward with automation and other similar technologies to help fill the gap. Here’s an interesting article on how Built Robotics is automating existing construction machinery. – Jason Savage, DTC Civil Construction […]
Our First CBT Thermal & Fluid Systems PE Exam Pass!
We’re jumping for joy again at DTC. We heard this week from the first of our Thermal & Fluid Systems participants to take the new CBT Mechanical Exam, and they passed! “I took the Mechanical TFS CBT exam and I received a passing result. Towards the end of 2019, when I learned that my current […]
Need Quick Timber Calculations? There’s an App
Engineers often turn to back-of-the-envelope calculations to answer quick, conceptual questions, but even these easy equations can get tiresome. There is a new online tool for timber designers to help alleviate the repetitiveness of this work. Fast + Epp Structural Engineers released the free tool hoping it will help push the industry to consider timber for more structures. – […]
New Robots Help Disinfect High-risk Areas
Even before the novel coronavirus outbreak, researchers have been studying ways to reduce acquired infections in group settings like elder care. A TIME story features a team of researchers from Ireland that has developed a robot equipped with ultraviolet light to kill harmful pathogens, yet be safe for use alongside residents. They named the new […]
A Salute to the Engineers of United States Military
As we celebrate Independence Day, everyone here at Dr. Tom’s Classroom would like to pay tribute to the many engineers who serve in the United States military. We appreciate their dedication and contribution to preserving our freedom. Their work is an inspiration to us all. U.S. Military or Veteran?Start your PE Exam Review witha 15% […]
Better Prices with Flexible Payment Options
At DTC, we realize that the uncertainty of these times makes embarking on preparation for the PE Exam even more daunting than usual. That’s why we’ve committed to these new pricing options. We want to make it as stress free and affordable as possible for you to get started on your way to becoming a […]
