DTC – “Exactly What I Needed”
We know you’re crazy busy juggling work and family AND your PE Exam preparation. That’s why all DTC courses are tailor-made to give you maximum flexibility to fit your review into your already hectic schedule. We give you just what you need to pass. “I took the exam several times and even took a class, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Flexible to Fit Your Schedule and Budget
All DTC courses are designed to give you the maximum flexibility in working your PE Exam preparation into an already busy schedule. And we offer three flexible payment options to make becoming a PE as stress free and affordable as possible for you. “I’m a father with two young children and a demanding job. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
PE EXAM TIP – Have Only One Way to Work a Problem
There is a wealth of information out there on how to solve PE Exam problems. For any given class of problems, you can find many solution approaches. You may have even thought of additional, and quite valid, approaches on your own. However, seeking out a number of approaches has a troublesome downside. All you need […]
