The Big “After Graduation” Question – Is the Answer Still “Plastics?”
In the 1967 movie “The Graduate,” the character played by Dustin Hoffman has just graduated from college and his parents are throwing a big celebration party. The question he is asked many times by his parent’s friends is “What do you plan to do now that you have graduated?” One of his parents’ friends comes up to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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%, […]
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 […]
Nature Inspires New Medical Applications
In a recent ASME article, “9 Bioinspired Medical Technologies,” by technology writer Cassie Kelly highlights the ways scientists are being inspired by nature in the development of innovative medical devices. From an adhesive that greatly improves biodegradable bandages by mimicking the surface of a gecko’s feet to electric eel-inspired power sources for artificial organs, these advances […]
