FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Worth Its Weight in Gold!
“Dr. Tom’s Classroom is worth its weight in gold! After completing the 20-Week Course, I felt extremely confident and prepared walking into the exam. Using the methods taught by DTC, exam questions never felt overwhelming and I had all the tools required to quickly solve them. DTC does a fantastic job breaking down the overwhelming amount of […]
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%, […]
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 […]
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 […]
