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Urban Flooding – A Growing Threat

The threat of urban flooding continues to grow and threaten lives, communities, and civil engineering infrastructure. Understanding the effects of urban flooding in the United States is critical to finding ways to reduce the risk associated with it.    A 2016 report published by the Center for Texas Beaches and Shores at Texas A&M University, Galveston […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Well-structured and Comprehensive Review System

“I want to thank the Dr. Tom team for their hard work in putting together a well-structured and comprehensive review system. I just got my results back from the Mechanical Machine Design and Materials test, and I passed, first try! This was such a relief, as I’ve been out of school for over 10 years […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – I Am Very Humbled with the Help That Was Given

“I can’t thank you enough for the thorough Thermal/Fluids PE Exam course, and I am very humbled with the help that was given in any questions or concerns I had while completing the course. Dr. Tom, I hope you and the rest of your staff understand how much a passing result means to me and all […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – A Great Course!

Bald man celebrates DTC

“Thank you Dr. Tom and team for this great course! I was very unsure with all the new changes that have been made to the standard PE Exam with the introduction/changeover to CBT format. With the help of God, lots of hard work, and what I’ve learned through this course, I passed the PE Thermal […]

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 […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – A Huge Part in My Passing

“I took the new CBT version of the MDM test on 7/27/20 and found out today that I passed. I took the 20-Week DTC review after failing the first time I took the PE, and I believe that doing this course was a huge part in my passing the second time. The problems in the […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – His Method Was a Miracle for Me

“I passed the CBT Thermal Fluids PE Exam! I am so grateful for achieving this dream of being a PE. Firstly, it is the grace of God, and secondly, it was the preparation of Dr. Tom. His method was a miracle for me. The methodology is very concise and precise, and this is great support […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Gave Me a Lot of Self-confidence.

“The most difficult part of preparing for the Civil PE Exam was knowing the precise scope of the morning exam subjects and identifying important concepts. In that respect, the extent of each subject presented in the Dr. Tom’s class, important conceptual explanations, examples that clearly understand the concepts, and especially the various challenges gave me […]

FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Thumbs Up for the Fast Track!

“I thought the Fast Track Review Course was excellent. It provided the structure, practice, and review that I needed 25 years after receiving my mechanical engineering degree. I loved Dr. Tom’s teaching – his style & strategy tips made the learning process very enjoyable. The class format and hand-outs were also excellent. I  would strongly recommend it […]

DR. THOMAS H. BROWN, JR. P.E

DR.THOMAS H. BROWN, JR., P.E.

The Dr. Tom Method & Strategy

Dr. Tom, as he is affectionately known, teaches the course overview lessons for Civil Engineering, outlining the Dr. Tom Method and Exam Strategy on which all DTC Reviews are based. Tom originally developed the 20-Week review format for the Mechanical PE Exams, and then, with the DTC Civil Instructors, he created the Civil PE Exam Review.

Hello, I’m Tom Brown, and I based my online 20-Week Mechanical Engineering PE Exam Review on my many years of experience preparing mechanical engineers for the PE Exam. With the help of my DTC team, I developed the tried and true structure and method that we offer online today. Our Civil and Mechanical courses will provide you will a step by step path to being successful on the exam. It requires a tremendous time commitment and effort on your part, but if you follow the plan that we have laid out for you, you will have everything you need to succeed.” – Tom Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1970. He earned a Masters Degree in Engineering Mechanics from Georgia Tech in 1973. Dr. Tom holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, earned at NC State. Today, Dr. Tom is the founder and driving force behind Dr. Tom’s Classroom where he pursues his passion of teaching engineers how to prepare for and pass the PE exam.