Tis the Season!
Newly opened in 2019, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America is all lit up for the holidays, and it certainly looks festive. A short CNN video takes a look at people enjoying the holiday lights on the 680 ft bridge in Gatlinburg, TN. The video also shares interesting facts about the new bridge […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Mental Marathon
“The PE exam is a “mental marathon” and a major undertaking for anyone, especially someone like myself who had been out of school for 30 years. I passed on my first try, and I attribute this to Dr. Tom’s Classroom for reinforcing basic engineering fundamentals which were lost in my mind. Their encouragement, knowledge, and […]
Ruby Slippers as Transportation
How did Dorothy’s ruby red slippers stack up against the other modes of transportation in the Wizard of Oz? Check out this article that ranks them from worst to best. – Daniel Findley, DTC Civil Transportation Instructor Mechanical Engineers – Change Is Here!New CBT PE Exam ReviewLow Introductory Prices. Start for $100!Available Now! Dr. Tom’s […]
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 […]
Termites – Tiny HVAC Engineers
A story that started over 25 years ago got an update recently in an ASME article “What Termites Can Teach Engineers.” The story started in 1992 when Mick Pearce, an architect in Zimbabwe, was commissioned to build Eastgate Centre, a major office and shopping mall in Harare, the capital. It was to be 340,000 square feet […]
Pressurized Injection Grouting in Fine-Grained Sands
Pressurized injection grouting can be an effective way of increasing strength and decreasing permeability of loose coarse grained soils. Grouting is typically performed using a TAM (tube-a-manchette) where a small diameter pipe is inserted into the ground and grout is pumped through the pipe, which flows out of small diameter holes in the pipe. A […]
Unfold Your Way onto the Water
One of the most popular outdoor activities is kayaking. Kayaks are so personal and enjoyable to scoot around on the water. The less enjoyable part is getting them to the water. As small as they are, the size, shape and weight of kayaks make them a challenge to transport to many waterways that folks would like to […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Extensive, Intensive, and Organized Plan
“Dr. Tom’s review program may not be the only reason I passed the PE Exam, but it was instrumental. I am the kind of person that requires a plan. Dr. Tom’s plan is extensive, intensive, and organized. The online lectures are perfect for the professional that must do his/her best to put the hours in […]
FEATURED TESTIMONIAL – Instrumental in Passing the Exam!
“After taking your course, I sat for the PE Civil Transportation Exam. I graduated from The Ohio State University in 1990. I have worked in the field for 27 years and this is my first time taking the exam. I received my NCEES results and I passed. Your course was instrumental in passing the exam.”– Brent Tucker, PE, […]
Concrete – The Most Popular Man-Made Material on Earth
I’m not surprised that concrete is the most used building material, but I was surprised to find it’s the second most used substance behind water. I don’t think I’ve ever had a construction project where we didn’t use concrete. A fascinating article talks about the past, present and future uses of concrete. – Jason Savage, DTC […]
