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 […]
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 […]
Wisdom from the Past to Guide Our Future
At the end of ASME SmartBriefs are nuggets of wisdom from those who have had great success in their life. These nuggets always inspire my thoughts for what I want to accomplish in the future, however far out that might be. Hopefully these selected quotes (a dozen from a recent issue) will do the same for you. […]
Try Before You Buy for $50
With our Test Drive and Pay-As-You-Go options, you can 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. “Just finished the intro and it was great! I was skeptical about subscribing to anything and was […]
Can Your Christmas Tree Shore Up the Beach?
If you are like me, after the holidays, there’s the sad task of taking down your decorations, and putting the dried out tree out for the yard waste collection. But if you live near the coast, your tree may be able to have a new life, helping build up the beach. Where my parents live on […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Focused in Exactly the Right Areas.
“Great Thermal & Fluids course! I found the practice tests to be excellent preparation for the exam and my review was focused in exactly the right areas. Since this course prepared me so well, I found the actual test to be easier than expected and I had ample time to complete it. Dr. Tom was […]
MECHANICAL PE EXAM TIP – Units, Units Units!!!
If I wasn’t Dr. Tom, I’d be Dr. Units. I cannot tell you how many times units are the reason someone gets the wrong answer to a problem. It might be as simple as inches needed to be converted to feet, or the other way around. Or, it is a combination of units like gallons per minute […]
PE EXAM TIP – Benefits of an Online Course
Live class or online course? Which is the best way to prepare for the PE Exam? Having taught both, I understand the benefits and downsides of each. The real-time interaction of a live course with the ability to ask questions during lectures can result in a very dynamic learning experience, but it has its limitations. […]
April 2020 PE Exams Cancelled
NCEES has wisely decided to cancel the April 2020 PE Exams as part of our country’s collective effort slow the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). NCEES has the latest information and more details on their website at: https://ncees.org/covid-19/. In response to this cancellation, DTC is extending course access for participants in all our April 2020 […]
Celebrating Ten Extraordinary Years with New Payment Options + Lower Prices + Longer Access
To celebrate 10 years of helping hundreds of engineers pass the PE Exam, DTC is introducing a whole new pricing model to make our courses more affordable and accessible. We’re offering all our courses for up to a year with new, flexible payment options at lower prices. It’s our way of saying thank you for […]
