Old Machines with New Brains
As the shortage in skilled workers continues to compound, it will be interesting to see the innovative ways the construction industry finds to move forward with automation and other similar technologies to help fill the gap. Here’s an interesting article on how Built Robotics is automating existing construction machinery. – Jason Savage, DTC Civil Construction […]
Our First CBT Thermal & Fluid Systems PE Exam Pass!
We’re jumping for joy again at DTC. We heard this week from the first of our Thermal & Fluid Systems participants to take the new CBT Mechanical Exam, and they passed! “I took the Mechanical TFS CBT exam and I received a passing result. Towards the end of 2019, when I learned that my current […]
Need Quick Timber Calculations? There’s an App
Engineers often turn to back-of-the-envelope calculations to answer quick, conceptual questions, but even these easy equations can get tiresome. There is a new online tool for timber designers to help alleviate the repetitiveness of this work. Fast + Epp Structural Engineers released the free tool hoping it will help push the industry to consider timber for more structures. – […]
New Robots Help Disinfect High-risk Areas
Even before the novel coronavirus outbreak, researchers have been studying ways to reduce acquired infections in group settings like elder care. A TIME story features a team of researchers from Ireland that has developed a robot equipped with ultraviolet light to kill harmful pathogens, yet be safe for use alongside residents. They named the new […]
A Salute to the Engineers of United States Military
As we celebrate Independence Day, everyone here at Dr. Tom’s Classroom would like to pay tribute to the many engineers who serve in the United States military. We appreciate their dedication and contribution to preserving our freedom. Their work is an inspiration to us all. U.S. Military or Veteran?Start your PE Exam Review witha 15% […]
Better Prices with Flexible Payment Options
At DTC, we realize that the uncertainty of these times makes embarking on preparation for the PE Exam even more daunting than usual. That’s why we’ve committed to these new pricing options. We want to make it as stress free and affordable as possible for you to get started on your way to becoming a […]
Try Before You Buy with Our New TEST DRIVE Option
With our new Test Drive option and our Pay-As-You-Go option, you can now 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. “I am really enjoying the course so far. I am getting quite a […]
Our First CBT Mechanical PE Exam Participant Passes!
“With the shift to CBT, the entire methodology for how to study and what to do on game-day has changed. The DTC method does an incredible job of teaching you what is in the reference handbook, but just as importantly it shows you what is not. The Reference Handbook Companion pages provided for each week […]
COVID-19 Update on CBT Mechanical PE Exams
Like everything else in our lives, the administration of the new CBT format Mechanical PE Exams has been affected by the pandemic. There are a number of resulting changes, and you need to make sure you are aware of all that will impact exam scheduling, and the exam experience itself. We encourage you to confirm […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Helped Me Gain Confidence in My Own Abilities
“After putting off the PE for almost 15 years, becoming a licensed professional engineer became a necessity for my current position. Referred to Dr. Tom’s ME PE Review course by our Vice President, Dr. Tom helped me not only with the test, but also helped me gain the confidence in my own abilities to let […]
