“Skin” Senses Cracks in Bridges
Fatigue cracks in steel members can result in sudden and catastrophic failures. Unfortunately, they’re also very difficult to see during bridge inspections. Researchers at Iowa State University College of Engineering are testing a new skin-like monitoring tool to help inspectors detect, localize, and quantify the cracks. – Shannon Warchol, DTC Civil Structural Instructor Dr. Tom’s […]
Practice Makes Perfect
Poor time management during the exam. That is the most common reason our participants say kept them from passing the exam. With the clock ticking, especially on the CBT format exam, it’s easy to get thrown off your exam-day plan, waste time on difficult problems, realize the clock is running out, and panic. But it […]
Setting a Good Example
I was reading a recent ASME SmartBrief that quotes Albert Schweitzer, famous for his humanitarian work in Africa, saying “A good example has twice the value of good advice.” As we know, advice is free, however setting a good example takes tireless work, the proper knowledge, and precise skills to perform that work with great pride. Engineers, […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – A Huge Part in My Passing
“I took the new CBT version of the MDM test on 7/27/20 and found out today that I passed. I took the 20-Week DTC review after failing the first time I took the PE, and I believe that doing this course was a huge part in my passing the second time. The problems in the […]
Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater
Multiple research groups worldwide are now tracking the spread of the coronavirus via wastewater testing, including groups at NC State , UW-Milwaukee and Wisconsin State, and Clemson University. Studies have shown that people infected with COVID-19 can shed genetic material from the virus in their feces. The idea is that by detecting the virus in […]
Try Before You Buy for $50
With our new Test Drive option and our Pay-As-You-Go option, you can try out our courses for only $50 before you buy the full course. We’re so sure you’ll like what you see that there’s no obligation beyond your initial purchase. “Just finished the intro and it was great! I was skeptical about subscribing to […]
Celebrating Professional Engineers Day – What’s Your Dream?
Dreams are our most powerful motivators, and I contend that engineering is the profession of dreams. The standards set to become a licensed professional engineer are high, as they should be, and as they have been for over a hundred years. Passing the PE exam, along with other educational and experience credentials, are the standards […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – His Method Was a Miracle for Me
“I passed the CBT Thermal Fluids PE Exam! I am so grateful for achieving this dream of being a PE. Firstly, it is the grace of God, and secondly, it was the preparation of Dr. Tom. His method was a miracle for me. The methodology is very concise and precise, and this is great support […]
