FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – A Path to Passing
“I am proud to report that I received a passing score on the exam. I must admit that I am quite surprised to say the least. If a retired US Navy test pilot who has not looked at undergraduate engineering for over 30 years can pass using this course, then this is positive proof that the DTC […]
Tires Can Clean Water – Who Knew?
Used tires from vehicles are typically seen as waste that needs to be disposed of. A researcher from the University of Wisconsin-Madison is challenging this perspective with research to re-purpose this potential resource. These tires can have applications for removing chemicals from stormwater runoff. – Daniel Findley, DTC Civil Transportation Instructor Dr. Tom’s Classroom – Achieve […]
Try Before You Buy with Our New TEST DRIVE Option
With our new Test Drive option and our Pay-As-You-Go option, you can now 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. “I am really enjoying the course so far. I am getting quite a […]
Our First CBT Mechanical PE Exam Participant Passes!
“With the shift to CBT, the entire methodology for how to study and what to do on game-day has changed. The DTC method does an incredible job of teaching you what is in the reference handbook, but just as importantly it shows you what is not. The Reference Handbook Companion pages provided for each week […]
COVID-19 Update on CBT Mechanical PE Exams
Like everything else in our lives, the administration of the new CBT format Mechanical PE Exams has been affected by the pandemic. There are a number of resulting changes, and you need to make sure you are aware of all that will impact exam scheduling, and the exam experience itself. We encourage you to confirm […]
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 […]
Introducing Our New TEST DRIVE Option
Try Before You Buy for Only $50! – #AllinThisTogether At DTC we realize that the uncertainty of these times and the resulting economic impact will make embarking on preparation for the PE Exam even more daunting than usual. In April and May we offered special pricing to help civil and mechanical engineers get started on […]
Tunnel Boring Methods in Gotthard Base Tunnel
A new high speed capacity railway tunnel is nearing completion, with the Gotthard Base Tunnel being the primary vein of the network. The two tunnels are each 35 miles in length, making it the longest railway tunnel in Switzerland. Building the tunnel required excavation of nearly 30 million tonnes of granite. Fun fact – this […]
CBT PE EXAM TIP – Make the Reference Handbook Your Own
For better or worse, with the new computer-based exam format, the NCEES Reference Handbook will be your only reference during the exam. So becoming as familiar as possible with what is in it and how to find what you need should be top priority. You don’t need to know where everything is, but you should […]
Comparison of Crash Prediction Methods
DTC’s Civil Transportation instructor, Dr. Daniel Findley, recently published a journal article that explores the importance and impacts of providing consistency in the geometric design of a road. Effective road design and accurate safety analyses must be a component of programs focused on reducing and eliminating roadway injuries and deaths. Various methodologies exist to determine the expected […]
