Get a Grip – From a Dead Spider?
Ok, we are going off the deep end here. Mechanical engineers at Rice University have discovered that dead spiders have an incredible grip. Wolf spiders that they have been doing research on in the lab can pick up as much as 130% of their body weight – when dead that is. Apparently, unlike most other […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – “DTC was 99% of what mattered to my preparation.”
“I passed the PE on my first try. I did the DTC course as well as a couple other prep exams. Those tests were ok for continued practice, but the DTC program was 99% of what mattered to my preparation. I would have been fine with just DTC. Dr. Tom’s program was exceptional considering the […]
A New Frontier – Again
On May 25th, 1961, in a special message to Congress, President Kennedy gave the country, and NASA in particular, the goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the decade. While he did not live to see that goal achieved, it was in July 1969. In December 1972, Apollo 17 would […]
DTC – Better Prices with Flexible Payment Options
At DTC, we realize that the expense of exam prep makes embarking on preparation for the PE Exam even more daunting. That’s why we are committed to making it as stress free and affordable as possible for you to get started on your way to becoming a PE. With our Test Drive option and our […]
DTC’s Testimonial Page – Hear What Our Students Are Saying
Taking the PE Exam is a daunting endeavor, and choosing a PE Exam prep course is a major decision. That’s why we have worked so hard to make our courses the best Mechanical PE Exam prep courses out there and to keep our prices as low as possible. We’ve had hundreds of students who have […]
A Truly Kafkaesque Statue
Art and mechanics meet in Czech artist David Černý’ kinetic sculpture “The Head of Franz Kafka.” With 42 reflective, mechanized layers that rotate individually, it creates an every changing portrait of Kafka’s tortured psyche. It operates from 8AM to 9PM each hour for 15 minutes in Prague, Czechia. On a recent trip I was able to […]
3-D Printed Walls Getting a Thermal Makeover
Building construction using 3-D printing is becoming more common. The idea is to create consistent structures that can be quickly “printed” reducing costs and improving structural integrity. Much work has been done to ensure the printed walls are structurally sound, but now researchers are working on thermal efficiency now. A study has been performed on […]
Depleted Oil Wells Aren’t Just Empty Holes Anymore
With the boom in oil and gas drilling over the last 100 years, there are many oil wells that have been depleted of oil. But these wells are drilled many thousands of feet in the ground, where the temperatures are far higher. So, these seemingly empty holes are not really empty at all, and there […]
How To Take the PE Exam with Confidence and Pass
Watch our video! Passing the PE Exam requires more than just knowing how to solve problems. You need a solid plan for organizing your review from day one and for solving problems on exam day. In Dr. Tom’s CBT Mechanical PE Exam Strategy – Part 2 (How to Prepare For & Pass the PE Exam) […]
Dr. Tom’s NEW 2021 Mechanical PE Exam Strategy Video – Which Exam Should You Take?
Watch our NEW video! Even if you already know which Mechanical PE Exam you will be taking, we recommend that you take time to watch Dr. Tom’s NEW 2021 Mechanical PE Exam Strategy – Part 1 video. It’s packed with great information about the new CBT exam and how it works, plus his analysis on […]
