The World Wide Wind
A recent ASME article highlighted a new infographic from Cornell University researchers identifies the top 8 locations in the world for the placement of a wind energy system. The Infographic was developed by Dr. Sara Pryor and Dr. Rebecca Barthelmie and focuses on areas of stable and consistent wind. As the life cycle of a […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Helped Me Gain Confidence in My Own Abilities
“After putting off the PE for almost 15 years, becoming a licensed professional engineer became a necessity for my current position. Referred to Dr. Tom’s ME PE Review course by our Vice President, Dr. Tom helped me not only with the test, but also helped me gain the confidence in my own abilities to let […]
Highway 1 Collapse Update – Reopened!
We learned a few months ago about the collapse of Highway 1 near Big Sur in California. With many specializations in Civil Engineering on display, the highway has re-opened! The repairs included drainage systems improvements, filling the canyon with compacted dirt (a common type of problem solved in our review course), re-paving the road, and will soon […]
DTC Has the Best Prices AND the Best Courses
Buying a PE Exam Review is a major purchase, and that’s why we always keep our prices as low as possible and why we introduced our Pay Up Front, Test Drive and Pay-As-You-Go payment options. But don’t let our lower prices fool you. DTC has the best PE Exam review courses out there. And with […]
In Remembrance of a True Hero
“There is but one Earth, tiny and fragile, and one must get 100,000 miles away to appreciate fully one’s good fortune in living on it.” – Michael Collins, NASA astronaut, command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. What struck me deeply about this particular quote is that Michael Collins died a […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Especially Tailored for Computer-Based Testing
“Been out of college for more than 18 years and getting back into the habit of studying for long hours, relearning subjects like Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, HVAC, remembering concepts, learning techniques to solve problems and more importantly juggling family commitments and work would have been an impossible task until I came across Dr. Tom’s Classroom […]
Discarded Plastics Get New Biodegradable Life
New research at the Ames Laboratory’s Institute for Cooperative Upcycling of Plastics (iCOUP) recently discovered a chemical process that transforms plastic trash into biodegradable detergents and surfactants. This new process will help make plastic use more sustainable. Researchers worked with plastics called “polyolefins,” which represent more than half of all discarded plastics, from food packaging to […]
Lobsters Inspire 3D Printing Design
One of the hottest topics in the last decade or so has been 3D printing. Almost every issue of ASME magazine has at least one article on 3D printing and several ads for equipment or software to create all sorts of shapes and sizes, from nano size objects like gears to an entire house. A […]
COVID-19 Impact on Construction
Research from the University of Maryland shows the effects of COVID19 related construction procurement and worker absenteeism. The author also raises interesting questions about the supply chain and preparation effects of future decisions related to resilience. For instance, will construction and engineering firms react more quickly to future indications of disruptions by pre-ordering and strategically planning for possible […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Absolutely Outstanding”
“When I searched the internet for PE review courses, I came across Dr. Tom’s sample video lessons and videos describing his approach for taking the PE exam. After viewing these videos, I quickly realized his course was for me, and I did not consider any other review courses after that. What impressed me most from […]
