The AE911Truth Petition
To the Members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate of the United States of America,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
On Behalf of the People of the United States of America, the undersigned Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and affiliates hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 – specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7. We believe there is sufficient doubt about the official story and therefore the 9/11 investigation must be re-opened and must include a full inquiry into the possible use of explosives that might have been the actual cause of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Building 7.
Featured Petition Signers
Ulf Ullby, MSc
Computer Science
MSc Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
The work of Dr. Steven E. Jones and other researchers in the Journal of 9/11 Studies shows clearly that the NIST investigations of the WTC collapses did not…
Ulf Ullby, MSc
MSc Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation: Computer Science
I hold a Master of Science (Engineering) from the Technical University of Denmark in environmental chemistry and pre-press technology. I have spent the last decade developing enterprise software, mainly in business intelligence. I lived on the US west coast 2005-2009 where I got involved with the 9/11 movement. Currently I am back in Copenhagen, Denmark, but still working for a new investigation.
The work of Dr. Steven E. Jones and other researchers in the Journal of 9/11 Studies shows clearly that the NIST investigations of the WTC collapses did not answer the question of why and how the buildings collapsed. The NIST investigations were based on unfounded or ill-referenced assumptions, and have been carried out with an unacceptable set of restrictions and a lack of professionalism. The refusal by NIST to discuss the obvious and severe issues regarding their findings incriminates them.
Paola Mussini, Architect
B Architecture, Restoration, and Urban Planning, Politecnico of Milan Italy, 2006
Many facts don't support the airplane theory. An independent study by prepared and skillful professionals is needed to clear up all the doubts.
Paola Mussini, Architect
B Architecture, Restoration, and Urban Planning, Politecnico of Milan Italy, 2006
Novara, Italy, Italy
I have a degree in architecture, restoration, and urban planning from Politecnico of Milan Italy, 2006. I have a masters in restoration, protection, and safeguard of cultural heritage from Florence, 2008. I attended specialization school level III at Politecnico of Turin, 2009-2010. I currently work for an NGO in Milan. Masters in Heritage at Work, ILO Center, UNESCO, Politecnico of Turin 2010-2011.
Many facts don't support the airplane theory. An independent study by prepared and skillful professionals is needed to clear up all the doubts.
Brian V. Hromadka, AIA
M Arch, Boston Architectural Co
The evidence provided through AE911truth.org is compelling and supported by my knowledge and understanding of structures. We must have a government built on a foundation of truth. The…
Brian V. Hromadka, AIA
M Arch, Boston Architectural Co
Newburyport, MA
I am a licensed architect with over ten years of experience in the field. I hold a Masters of Architecture degree from the Boston Architectural College, and have worked on a wide range of architectural projects.
The evidence provided through AE911truth.org is compelling and supported by my knowledge and understanding of structures. We must have a government built on a foundation of truth. The discrepancies are too significant to be swept under the rug.
Philip C. Shields
Architect
B. A. Architecture
The view of independent experts is obviously correct, it is physically impossible for a building to collapse at close to free fall acceleration, unless all resistance in the…
Philip C. Shields
B. A. Architecture
Manchester, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architect
De Montfort University PG Dip, Professional practice 2003 London Metropolitan University Dip Architecture 1990 University of Liverpool BA Architecture 1987
The view of independent experts is obviously correct, it is physically impossible for a building to collapse at close to free fall acceleration, unless all resistance in the floors below has first been removed, requiring a blow out of all the columns on the floors below, in addition, localized damage could not produce a symmetrical collapse as seen in video footage of the collapse of building 7.
Robert Livermore, III, AIA
Architect
M Arch, Harvard University, 1973
Accounts of the failure of WTC7 suggest the building came down for unexplained reasons.
Robert Livermore, III, AIA
M Arch, Harvard University, 1973
Waltham, MA
Occupation: Architect
I have a BA in Biology and a M Arch degree, both from Harvard University. I'm the President of Livermore Edwards and Associates in Waltham MA and I've been with the firm for over 30 years. I'm licensed in MA, RI, and ME. We specialize in campus center and dining hall projects for colleges and universities. Our other commercial work includes restaurants, office buildings, and automobile dealerships.
Accounts of the failure of WTC7 suggest the building came down for unexplained reasons.
Doug Jordan, BSME, MSME
Engineering Project Manager
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, 2001
With what I know about structural analysis and materials, the explanations of the destruction of the towers and building 7 seem suspect. I have watched many documentaries on…
Doug Jordan, BSME, MSME
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, 2001
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Occupation: Engineering Project Manager
BSME, Texas A&M; MSME, University of Houston, 2001. I studied computational mechanics and fluids with an emphasis in stresses and strains in metals, composites and plastics. I've had a 20 year career in the offshore and subsea industry. I'm from Katy TX but am currently working in Saudi Arabia.
With what I know about structural analysis and materials, the explanations of the destruction of the towers and building 7 seem suspect. I have watched many documentaries on the subject and I am convinced the explanation given is not entirely correct. It seems that NIST did not investigate thoroughly.
Daniel R. Hirtler, Architect
B Arch
It is vital to establish a rigorous, common-sense (non-magical thinking) and non-political explanation about the building collapses in New York on 9/11/01 in order for us, as a…
Daniel R. Hirtler, Architect
B Arch
Ithaca, NY
B.Arch The Cooper Union, New York City, 1984 Sole Practitioner, Ithaca, NY, 1990-present
It is vital to establish a rigorous, common-sense (non-magical thinking) and non-political explanation about the building collapses in New York on 9/11/01 in order for us, as a society to be able to discuss and act rationally (both professionally and politically) in the future.
Christopher O'loughlin, RN
Nursing
degreed & licensed
Observed 9/11 at work, Employed by J.P.Morgan Chase Bank during 9/11. Many New York employees and loved ones touched directly by panic during and after 9/11. America deserves…
Christopher O'loughlin, RN
degreed & licensed
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse, AZ, CA. Nurse Case MGR. AZ State Health Policy Liaison (SHPL) for Oncology Nursing Society, Co-Chair AZ Cancer Coalition Quality of Life Committee.
Observed 9/11 at work, Employed by J.P.Morgan Chase Bank during 9/11. Many New York employees and loved ones touched directly by panic during and after 9/11. America deserves the truth about the collapse of three buildings in NYC on that date.
Amanda Hall, Biochemist, Writ
Biochemist And Writer, Liberty Activist
BS Biochemistry
With my working knowledge of physics, I know a steel structure, namely Bldg 7, cannot fall at free fall or close to free fall speed, indicating no resistance,…
Amanda Hall, Biochemist, Writ
BS Biochemistry
Norwich, CT
Occupation: Biochemist And Writer, Liberty Activist
I am a mother, writer, scientist and academic. I write an alternative political blog. My blog also has a Twitter account that can be accessed through the Wordpress account. Since college, I worked in the health care and construction industries, before contracting cancer and being placed on disability. Now I dedicate myself, full time, to Liberty activism.
With my working knowledge of physics, I know a steel structure, namely Bldg 7, cannot fall at free fall or close to free fall speed, indicating no resistance, without the use of explosives in a controlled demolition. Also, I have seen video of molton steel dripping from Bldg's 1 and 2 which indicates to me the use of thermite or even nano-thermite, military grade. Also, the angle of the steel columns indicate 'cutting' which occurs with controlled demolition and thermite. Also, the owner of Bldg 7, I believe within a week of the demolition, bought insurance on the building, and was seen on TV explaining there was a decision to pull the building. There is no way the official 9/11 Commission report is correct in it's findings, when they did not even use the scientific method in their research and look at this simple evidence.
Madhava Setty
Physician
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988
I believe there are many more like me. People who vividly recall watching those beautiful buildings fall on live television. When it happened, an eerie sense of disbelief…
Madhava Setty
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988
Carlisle, MA
Occupation: Physician
Although I am presently a practicing physician I did receive a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT. I worked in the engineering industry for five full years before matriculating at Baylor College of Medicine in 1994.Part of my professional engineering career involved developing computer simulation programs for modeling the interactions between rigid bodies and terrain and propulsion systems.
I believe there are many more like me. People who vividly recall watching those beautiful buildings fall on live television. When it happened, an eerie sense of disbelief entered our experience. Yes, it was shocking, but something deeper was occurring. I believe it has to do with the disparity between what we were watching and some basic laws of kinematics that have been drilled into our minds from rigorous study combined with everyday experience. Those buildings fell like soda cans being crushed under a heel - except there was no giant above bearing down upon them. The only other possibility was a global, complete, symmetric and near instantaneous degradation of the structural integrity of each of the three buildings. The 911 commission report written by NIST is pure folly - not in what reports, but it what it DOESN'T report. I urge everyone to examine the official explanation with the same scrutiny that you use to examine all other theories.
Steven D. Schultz, BSc
BSc, Civil Engineering, U of Waterloo
The nature of the buildings' collapses alone raises so many questions from the perspective of scientific plausibility that I believe it justifies another better, sensible and comprehensive examination…
Steven D. Schultz, BSc
BSc, Civil Engineering, U of Waterloo
Kitchener, ON, Canada
I have a Bachelors of Applied Science in civil engineering. I am an intelligent person with a solid educational foundation in the physical sciences.
The nature of the buildings' collapses alone raises so many questions from the perspective of scientific plausibility that I believe it justifies another better, sensible and comprehensive examination of how precisely the towers collapsed. Add to that additional doubts about so many other aspects of the 9/11 official narrative (from whether the President saw the first tower hit on TV to how terrorists could take such advantage of the surfeit of war games on that day), and I think there's no doubt we're in need of serious inquiry.
John Shinn, PhD
Degreed
John Shinn, PhD
Degreed
Pleasant Hill, CA
Petition Signatories
Thomas M. Zillig
Overland Park, KS
Occupation: Engineer
Education: BS Electrical Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1989
Thomas M. Zillig
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Nebraska, 1989
Overland Park, KS
Occupation: Engineer
I'm a former flight test engineer. I'm currently working in various engineering capacities.
Seeing building 7 come down without being hit by a plane is proof that the investigation's results are flawed, incomplete, and faulty. An aircraft hit the Empire State building, and barely damaged it. Why would the newer, stronger WTC Twin Towers be more susceptible to an aircraft strike? And stop telling us that jet fuel melted steel. It simply can't generate enough heat to melt steel, no matter how much carpet and office furniture you ignite with the fuel. You can't make the thermodynamic case for metallurgic failure that would produce complete structural failure. The dynamics don't work out, either. The mass and kinetic energy of the airplane impact is not enough to trigger a catastrophic structural failure.
David Cox
Warrington, PA
Occupation: Gas Engineer
Education: High School / College
David Cox
High School / College
Warrington, PA
Occupation: Gas Engineer
City and guilds in gas engineering. Seeking the truth.
I confirm that I drew my own conclusion on the evidence offered to me.
Bryan Thompson
Portland, OR
Occupation: Architecture Student
Education: Portland State University
Bryan Thompson
Portland State University
Portland, OR
Occupation: Architecture Student
10+ years of experience -- 1 ARE exam left.
There needs to be an independent investigation.
Dave J. Roolf
Herriman, UT
Occupation: Mechanical Designer
Education: Pre-Engineering Associates Degree
Dave J. Roolf
Pre-Engineering Associates Degree
Herriman, UT
Occupation: Mechanical Designer
Now in my mid 50's, and after a 30+ year career in construction, engineering, and design.
Steel is 'STRONG'. Symmetrical, free-fall speed collapse is impossible and illogical. I cannot accept the 911 Commission or NIST explanations. Let alone all of the non-technical facts about underfunding, lying, cover-up, decoy military training events, etc.
Alexis Tzannes, PhD, MS
Lexington, MA
Occupation: Engineer
Education: MS Electrical Engineering, Brown University, 1991; PhD Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University, 1998
Alexis Tzannes, PhD, MS
MS Electrical Engineering, Brown University, 1991; PhD Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University, 1998
Lexington, MA
Occupation: Engineer
I am principal cloud engineer for Bink/Immedia Semiconductor since Jan 2013. I was principal engineer and technical manager, Medical Imaging Products for 13 years. I was also a research engineer for Air Force Research Laboratory 1991 to 1999. I am an active volunteer for ALS (a form of sclerosis).
I wish to see a resolution to the events of 9/11 with a new inquiry.
Gary Ainsworth
Waltham, MA
Occupation: Engineer, Owner/Operator
Education: University of Massachusetts Lowell
Gary Ainsworth
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Waltham, MA
Occupation: Engineer, Owner/Operator
28 years of manufacturing engineering
I an curious as to the cause of the destruction and loss of life.
Dean Hofelich
Cambridge, MA
Occupation: Architect
Education: Arizona State
Dean Hofelich
Arizona State
Cambridge, MA
Occupation: Architect
Stan M. Rochlin
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Architect
Education: University of Washington
Stan M. Rochlin
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Architect
University of Washington, Washington, California, Hawaii
Unbelievable
Tim Tonello
Sagamor Beach, MA
Occupation: Architect & Engineer
Education: University of Massachusetts Boston
Tim Tonello
University of Massachusetts Boston
Sagamor Beach, MA
Occupation: Architect & Engineer
Nick Stephens
Somerville, MA
Occupation: Architect
Education: Philau
Nick Stephens
Philau
Somerville, MA
Occupation: Architect
Hazard Stewart
Newport, RI
Occupation: Architect
Education: Not entered
Hazard Stewart
Not entered
Newport, RI
Occupation: Architect
Construction Project Manager/ Architecture
Building 7 collapse sounds fishy
Angela Campbell
Newbury Port, MA
Occupation: Architect
Education: Not provided
Angela Campbell
Not provided
Newbury Port, MA
Occupation: Architect
Architect in Boston for 15 years
Angela King, BArch
Urbana, IL
Occupation: Architect
Education: B.Arch, UTK, 2007
Angela King, BArch
B.Arch, UTK, 2007
Urbana, IL
Occupation: Architect
Randall Jenkins Jenkins
Houston, TX
Occupation: Engineer
Education: Engineering
Randall Jenkins Jenkins
Engineering
Houston, TX
Occupation: Engineer
Originally worked as an electrical engineer, but currently in the computer science field.
It is impossible to ignore the profound body of evidence that those Towers were not brought down by those planes. Even more incredulous is the impossibility of the WTC 7 building being so rapidly symmetrically demolished by a simple building fire started by the flying debris from the Twin Tower. The brave firefighters, the poor people in the Towers and this Nation deserve to know the truth - must know the truth.
Peter J. Forbes-Smith, Grad. IEE
Tega Cay, SC
Occupation: Ibm Systems Engineer (Retired)
Education: Grad. IEE, London, University of Middlesex, London - Electrical Engineering
Peter J. Forbes-Smith, Grad. IEE
Grad. IEE, London, University of Middlesex, London - Electrical Engineering
Tega Cay, SC
Occupation: Ibm Systems Engineer (Retired)
Graduate of Hendon College of Technology (Univeristy of Middlesex), London - advanced electrical engineering, applied electronics, radio communications, engineering physics.Postgraduate classes in computer modeling, computer programming, artificial intelligence. Additional classes in liberal arts.
It appears that there is very surprising information about the possible destruction mechanism of the Twin Towers that has not been made public by the government. The implications of possible intentional and deliberate destruction of the towers by explosion are tremendous, and very disturbing. The notion of a government cover-up and involvement in the tragedy is still very hard to believe, although the evidence from the video on YouTube is hard to ignore. Therefore, I believe a full and proper investigation should be mounted to uncover the true facts and assign responsibility to the perpetrators.
Rocio Rivera
Hollywood, FL
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Education: University of Miami
Rocio Rivera
University of Miami
Hollywood, FL
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Jason Clapp
Danville, PA
Occupation: Architect
Jason Clapp
Danville, PA
Occupation: Architect
We need a new investigation.
Rick Bolcavage
Throop, PA
Occupation: Architect
Rick Bolcavage
Throop, PA
Occupation: Architect
I'm signing this petition because of the collapse of Building 7. Buildings don't fall by themselves.
Frank Flores-Villarruel
Lubbock, TX
Occupation: Architect
Frank Flores-Villarruel
Lubbock, TX
Occupation: Architect
I believe without any reasonable doubt, that WTC Building 7 was a controlled demolition.
John Peterson
Champaign, IL
Occupation: Project Designer Architect
John Peterson
Champaign, IL
Occupation: Project Designer Architect
David W. Salter
Margate, United Kingdom
Occupation: Electronics Hardware Engineer
Education: IPC Certified Interconnect Designer, IQ of 155 (British Mensa)
David W. Salter
IPC Certified Interconnect Designer, IQ of 155 (British Mensa)
Margate, United Kingdom
Occupation: Electronics Hardware Engineer
Mostly self taught electronics and mechanical engineer and musician. 30+ years experience in the field.
When I watched the Towers come down on TV, I had no reason to doubt the official story. I started having doubts months later as more details were released and it became obvious there were many, many unlikely coincidences. Now the official story seems ridiculous.
Luis Anderson, BS
Camp Verde, AZ
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS in Engineering
Luis Anderson, BS
BS in Engineering
Camp Verde, AZ
Occupation: Retired
I studied and received a BS degree in Engineering from UCLA in 1969.
I never knew that there was a third tower that came down about the same time as the twin towers, but your video changed that. I also saw the evidence you presented and realized that the explanation given by the government can not be true. We need to find out what actually happened.
Vivek Mac
New Jersey, NJ
Occupation: Architect
Education: University
Vivek Mac
University
New Jersey, NJ
Occupation: Architect
Zehua Jia, MA
Springfield, MO
Occupation: Architect
Zehua Jia, MA
Springfield, MO
Occupation: Architect
Gloria Cohen
Tinton Falls, NJ
Occupation: Architect
Gloria Cohen
Tinton Falls, NJ
Occupation: Architect
I am interested to know what happened.
Ramon Turner
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Architect
Education: University
Ramon Turner
University
Philadelphia, PA
Occupation: Architect
Jim Nordstrom
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Engineer
Education: University
Jim Nordstrom
University
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Engineer
Tim Gravert
Greeley, CO
Occupation: Engineer
Education: Engineer
Tim Gravert
Engineer
Greeley, CO
Occupation: Engineer
Been working in engineering and Architectural peripheral support my entire career pushing 25 plus years.
If you understand physics and Newton's Laws it just doesn't add up.
Rich A. Franco
Maitland, FL
Occupation: Architectural Photogrpaher
Education: BA
Rich A. Franco
BA
Maitland, FL
Occupation: Architectural Photogrpaher
Graduated from Rollins College, with Honors and have been an Architectural Photographer for 35+ years.
It's time the American People learn what happened that day and who was responsible for that day's event's, throughout the United States and the World!
Martin H. Veenendaal
Bemmel, Netherlands
Occupation: Refugee Worker
Education: Cognitive science and AI in building and architecture
Martin H. Veenendaal
Cognitive science and AI in building and architecture
Bemmel, Netherlands
Occupation: Refugee Worker
As a cognitive scientist, I worked at the faculty of Building and Architecture of the TUE -Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. I modeled cognitive processes in architects and builders onto modern generations of heuristic algorithms.
I was glad to find that, among the plethora of ill-informed conspiracy theories on the internet, there is also an ae911truth.org that respects facts, reasonable doubt, engineering knowhow and scientific scrutiny.
Ross T. Brown
Norwich, CT
Occupation: Electrical/Mechanical Design Engineer
Education: City and guilds Level 3
Ross T. Brown
City and guilds Level 3
Norwich, CT
Occupation: Electrical/Mechanical Design Engineer
I am a Electrical / mechanical design engineer 30 years old and have worked offshore now for 10 years, with the design of jack up rigs and platforms.
I totally agree that the twin towers and building 7 were brought down by using some sort of explosives no way would they fall like that. The twin towers would of never fell down by just a plane hitting into them ! I agree it is a government conspiracy which we need to get to the bottom of it. It makes me so angry the evidence has been hidden away. It is only a matter of time till the truth does come out and it certainly will. Then justice can be served. Rest in peace to everybody who lost their Lives on that day September 11 2001.
George E. Mehlmauer
Nuevo, CA
Occupation: Builder
George E. Mehlmauer
Nuevo, CA
Occupation: Builder
Earned and maintained four state licenses in the communist state of California. State licensed building contractor. Original license 300701. Demo and remodeling for 49 years. Real estate broker, manufactured housing dealer. Retired.2 years college 4.0 GPA
"Build ing 7 freefall, classic demo, not hit by aircraft, firedept told the owner of the lease, ""we are going to pull it"", another classic term in demolition work, ... a statement caught on camera. It was a controlled demo, no doubt in my mind. This was the first thought that came to mind, especially building 7. The collapse was announced in England 20 minutes before it happened. The owner was on the news saying the fire department said we are going to 'pull it' then the fire department got out and the building was brought down by explosions. Odd that Obama does not want the relatives to be able to sue the Saudi's because they were only the cover story. We sued Gaddafi for Lockerbie, but he was directly responsible."
Michael G. Murphy
Cookstown, ON, Canada
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager
Education: Sheridan College & Seneca college
Michael G. Murphy
Sheridan College & Seneca college
Cookstown, ON, Canada
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager
Project Management practitioner specializing in the development of technical Project Teams including Engineers, Technicians and Tradesmen to deliver measurable results throughout the Design, Procurement, Construction and Commission process. I am passionate about educating and leading Customers and Project Teams utilizing project management mythologies (PMI) while liaising between all technical disciplines involved in the project. My responsibilities to the team include Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Control of a realistic project plan which allows all technical disciples to function at a high performance level in their required skill set. Functioning as the primary point of contact for Customers allows me to understand their Operations to identify key deliverables and technical specifications. Prioritizing and resolving project challenges (technical or coordination) to resolution is what I enjoy most.
I have reviewed the technical analyses of my peers and NIST report. I my option and technical experience the many errors and omissions present in the current version for Building #7 Collapse in not valid. I request a new Building #7 interrogation by third party, or at minimum NIST to release model and calculations for verification.