PE EXAM TIP – Benefits of an Online Course
Live class or online course? Which is the best way to prepare for the PE Exam? Having taught both, I understand the benefits and downsides of each. The real-time interaction of a live course with the ability to ask questions during lectures can result in a very dynamic learning experience, but it has its limitations. […]
April 2020 PE Exams Cancelled
NCEES has wisely decided to cancel the April 2020 PE Exams as part of our country’s collective effort slow the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). NCEES has the latest information and more details on their website at: https://ncees.org/covid-19/. In response to this cancellation, DTC is extending course access for participants in all our April 2020 […]
Celebrating Ten Extraordinary Years with New Payment Options + Lower Prices + Longer Access
To celebrate 10 years of helping hundreds of engineers pass the PE Exam, DTC is introducing a whole new pricing model to make our courses more affordable and accessible. We’re offering all our courses for up to a year with new, flexible payment options at lower prices. It’s our way of saying thank you for […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Saves Tons of Time and Energy
“I passed the PE exam! The extended review course clearly guided me through my entire exam preparation, saves tons of time and energy. The instructions complement some of unfamiliar topics in my engineering background. All topics and problems mentioned in the review course are well designed towards passing the actual exam. Thank you all!” – Shawn Li, […]
Pressurized Injection Grouting in Fine-Grained Sands
Pressurized injection grouting can be an effective way of increasing strength and decreasing permeability of loose coarse grained soils. Grouting is typically performed using a TAM (tube-a-manchette) where a small diameter pipe is inserted into the ground and grout is pumped through the pipe, which flows out of small diameter holes in the pipe. A […]
One Extraordinary Idea – Ten Extraordinary Years – The Best Is Yet to Come…
It has been an extraordinary 10 years here at Dr. Tom’s Classroom, and we are grateful to our participants for allowing us to be part of their journeys to achieve the extraordinary by becoming PEs. Their success is what keeps us going, and we truly appreciate the many kind words and thanks that we have […]
Perseverance Can Pay Off!
While there are plenty of people who pass the PE Exam on the first try, there are are quite a few who don’t. We have lots of folks who come to DTC after trying to study on their own or taking review courses from other sources, and we have helped many of them pass on […]
Unfold Your Way onto the Water
One of the most popular outdoor activities is kayaking. Kayaks are so personal and enjoyable to scoot around on the water. The less enjoyable part is getting them to the water. As small as they are, the size, shape and weight of kayaks make them a challenge to transport to many waterways that folks would like to […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Extensive, Intensive, and Organized Plan
“Dr. Tom’s review program may not be the only reason I passed the PE Exam, but it was instrumental. I am the kind of person that requires a plan. Dr. Tom’s plan is extensive, intensive, and organized. The online lectures are perfect for the professional that must do his/her best to put the hours in […]
CA Debuts Early Warning of Earthquakes
Earthquakes are far scarier to me than hurricanes, because at least we see the hurricanes coming these days due to radar and satellite technology! Every time I am on the west coast I feel a little uneasy, although I’ve yet to experience a quake. I just learned that California has launched the nation’s first Earthquake Early […]
