The Jetson’s are Coming
In 1962 a prime time cartoon series called “The Jetsons” aired on TV. It was about a family that lived in Orbit City and traveled everywhere in their flying machine that basically replaced a ground-based automobile. It spurred the imagination of countless young people of all ages of a future where getting around like the Jetsons would […]
Erosion or Deep Seated Slope Stability Failure?
The Jurassic Coast of the southern shores of England form a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site that is reminiscent of the California coastline with relatively high, near vertical slope faces above the beach. These shores are frequently exposed to aggressive coastal erosion and subsequent deep seated global stability failures, which pose a major hazard to […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “No Extra Nonsense”
“The DTC course was really helpful and I really appreciate how it made me feel like I could actually achieve and pass the PE exam (which I did thanks to you!). Your lessons are very clear and do not have extra nonsense like the MERM problems or anything. Thank you so much for everything.”– Erica […]
The World Wide Wind
A recent ASME article highlighted a new infographic from Cornell University researchers identifies the top 8 locations in the world for the placement of a wind energy system. The Infographic was developed by Dr. Sara Pryor and Dr. Rebecca Barthelmie and focuses on areas of stable and consistent wind. As the life cycle of a […]
Discarded Plastics Get New Biodegradable Life
New research at the Ames Laboratory’s Institute for Cooperative Upcycling of Plastics (iCOUP) recently discovered a chemical process that transforms plastic trash into biodegradable detergents and surfactants. This new process will help make plastic use more sustainable. Researchers worked with plastics called “polyolefins,” which represent more than half of all discarded plastics, from food packaging to […]
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 […]
