FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Save Hundreds and Get a Better Course”
“I followed the course, watched the lectures, worked the problems, did the quizzes, submitted questions on the online forums and then I passed the test. There were many nights that I was worn out and it took everything I could muster just to stay awake to watch a lecture or do a problem, but I was […]
Moon “Wobble” Projected to Increase Tidal Flooding
A new study by NASA released in June in the journal Nature Climate Change, projects an increase in coastal flooding due to a ‘wobble’ in the moon’s position relative to Earth. As the Moon circles the Earth, its angle relative to the equator changes over time. It’s nothing new – the ‘wobble’ was first reported […]
New DTC HVAC & Refrigeration Course Is Here!
We are very proud to announce that Dr. Tom’s Classroom now offers a brand new HVAC & Refrigeration PE Exam Review, specifically developed for the CBT format exam. It has long been a goal at DTC to add an HVAC course to our line up. After completing our new Machine Design & Materials and Thermal […]
The Big “After Graduation” Question – Is the Answer Still “Plastics?”
In the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” the character played by Dustin Hoffman has just graduated from college and his parents are throwing a big celebration party. The question he is asked many times by his parent’s friends is “What do you plan to do now that you have graduated?” One of his parents’ friends comes up to […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Not only did I pass, but I felt confident throughout the exam.”
“I took the Thermal and Fluids CBT exam, and the first thing I want to say is: I PASSED! I was very happy to see that all of my hard work and discipline paid off. I went through your course in the standard 20 week timeline and put in 15-20 hours of studying per week. I […]
Does the Earth Have a Pulse?
It’s been assumed that major geological events such as volcano eruptions and sea level change are random and may be a result of entropy, and there is no pattern to these events. According to a SciTechDaily article, NYU researchers plotted the number of major geological events for the last 260 million years and the simple […]
New DTC HVAC & Refrigeration Course Coming Soon!
We are very proud to announce that Dr. Tom’s Classroom will soon be offering a new HVAC & Refrigeration PE Exam Review. It has long been a goal at DTC to add an HVAC course to our line up. After completing our new Machine Design & Materials and Thermal & Fluid Systems Reviews for the […]
Like Floating a Bus on a Tall Pole
Offshore wind turbines have to date been mounted on foundations resting on the bottom of the ocean. This design best resists the forces from wind and waves. Currently the deepest this design can be used is 60 meters. This puts 60% of the US’s offshore sites out of reach. One solution is to mount the wind turbine on a […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “I could not have done it without Dr. Tom’s course.”
“I took the Mechanical PE for Thermal/Fluids after taking the DTC Review for the CBT exam. I passed on my first try! I could not have done it without Dr. Tom’s course. I highly recommend anyone take these courses prior to taking the PE exam.”– Bonnie Bowman, Burns & McDonnell, New York, New York PE Exam […]
Why Extreme Heat Buckles Roads
Default assumptions are critical in civil engineering. BUT, what happens when those assumptions are no longer valid. The heat wave hitting the Pacific Northwest is an example of atypical conditions, and the effect on pavement has been noticeable and resulted in critical failures in some instances. An article at The Verge explains why. – Daniel Findley, DTC […]
