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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “Best Option on the Market, Hands Down”
“Dr. Tom’s 20-week Thermal Fluid System course is the best option on the market, hands down. During my preparation, I was fortunate to have access to two other mainstream services. After a few weeks of using them concurrently, it was apparent that Dr. Tom’s classroom would be the most effective use of my time. His […]
Highway 1 Collapse – Interconnected Infrastructure Failure
A recent catastrophic loss of infrastructure occurred on Highway 1 in California near Big Sur when a section of the road collapsed and slid into the ocean. This wash-out highlights the interconnectedness of civil engineering. The source of the failure has been reported as “overwhelmed drainage infrastructure, flowed across the highway, and eroded the road resulting in the complete loss […]
Wisdom from the Past to Guide Our Future
At the end of ASME SmartBriefs are nuggets of wisdom from those who have had great success in their life. These nuggets always inspire my thoughts for what I want to accomplish in the future, however far out that might be. Hopefully these selected quotes (a dozen from a recent issue) will do the same for you. […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Clear and Concise Teaching
“I purchased Dr. Tom’s Mechanical Thermal and Fluid Systems review course due to the positive feedback it had received from various engineering message boards. I was especially encouraged by the free videos accessible from Dr. Tom’s YouTube channel. As I worked through the course, I found that Dr. Tom was able to clearly and succinctly […]
Try Before You Buy for $50
With our Test Drive and Pay-As-You-Go options, 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 anything and was […]
