Clean Energy Equipment Avoiding the Landfill
In the next five years, Ireland will decommission more than 11,000 tons of wind turbine blades. It’s a bit counterproductive for something that produces clean energy to end up in the landfill, but at 40 feet long each, the question was: for what else could they be used? Civil engineers at the University College Cork are […]
8-mile Hurricane Surge Wall Planned for Charleston, SC
Recently the city of Charleston, SC, along with the US Army Corps of Engineers, decided to move forward a plan to repel hurricane storm surge from the downtown peninsula. The low-lying city has suffered flooding from many storms in recent years. This ambitious new plan includes an 8-mile long wall reaching as high as 8 […]
The Yo-Yo Class at MIT
When I was in grammar school, yo-yo’s were extremely popular. Wooden ones of the previous generation had been replaced by psychedelic plastic models in all the colors of the rainbow.We even took them to school, and when the teacher was not watching, we would spin our favorite yo-yo right at our desk, careful to not […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Worth Every Penny!
“I just received notification that I passed! I kept on pace with the 20 week program. Frankly, I enjoyed doing this studying because it was a great opportunity for me to review important mechanical engineering concepts. The course was worth every penny! Thank you for putting together such a comprehensive set of information! I would not have passed […]
FAQ – How To Prevent Cracks in Concrete?
I often get asked about why concrete cracks and how to prevent cracks in concrete construction. Generally speaking, concrete is going to do two things: 1) get very hard and 2) crack. Installation of control joints provides a location for the concrete to crack, thus “controlling” where the concrete cracks. Constructed joints are much more aesthetically pleasing than a […]
Engineering Economics Added to DTC Mechanical Reviews
At DTC, we take a targeted approach to preparing you for the PE Exam, and that means that we do not cover every topic that might appear on the exam. We focus on the high probability problems that can be quickly solved. And we’re always evaluating our courses to make sure we’re on target. Since […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Amazing Course!
“I PASSED THE EXAM (TFS)!!! I am completely over the moon right now and cannot thank you enough for this amazing course that you put together! After I completed the course I did all the lesson problems again, I retook all the quizzes and the 5-week practice exams, and I did the last two final […]
Parting of the River
Minnesotans were able to walk on dry land, crossing the Mississippi last fall as the Army Corps inspected local locks and dams. According to a StarTribune article, the Corps intentionally lowered water levels to get a better lock at the Minneapolis structures. The unique use of the locks and dams took about three days to fully […]
DTC 2020 Mechanical Pass Rates – 95%
Watch our new video: Our participants have reported in, and we are very proud to announce the 2020 pass rates for participants who completed DTC’s new Mechanical PE Exam Reviews. DTC PASS RATES:Overall – 95%Machine Design and Materials – 98%Thermal and Fluid Systems – 91%. (NCEES Pass Rates for 1st time: MDM 68%, TFS 69%, […]
There’s a New Yacht in Town
In the yachting world, there are two major divisions, motor powered and sail powered. Not only is sail power quieter, with only the flapping of the sails in the wind and the sound of the hull slicing through the water, the power of the wind is freely available and clean. In contrast, motor power is definitely not […]
