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
Paul Elliott
Metallurgical Engineer
BS Metallurgical Engineering, University of Missouri Rolla, 1999
People think jet fuel must be hot if it can lift airplanes into the air, but in reality, it must burn inside a metallic engine without damaging it,…
Paul Elliott
BS Metallurgical Engineering, University of Missouri Rolla, 1999
Eureka, MO
Occupation: Metallurgical Engineer
BS Metallurgical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, 1999. I've been working as a metallurgical engineer for over 15 years, supporting various manufacturing and testing processes for the aerospace and defense industries.
People think jet fuel must be hot if it can lift airplanes into the air, but in reality, it must burn inside a metallic engine without damaging it, so it doesn't burn hot enough to even melt structural steel. Most of the jet fuel hitting the twin towers flashed off on impact, leaving little left to finish off the towers. And what exactly was supposed to have caused world trade 7 to come down? There have been a few intense fires in steel frame buildings, and they all leave the frame standing when they're over. Fire cannot explain the near-instant collapse of world trade 7.
Alek Buriak, BArch
Design/Construction/Engineering
B Arch, Oklahoma State University, 2011
It defies logic and every principle of building design and demolition to claim that these buildings were brought down by anything other than planned demolition.
Alek Buriak, BArch
B Arch, Oklahoma State University, 2011
Edmond, OK
Occupation: Design/Construction/Engineering
I have a five year Bachelors in Architecture and Architectural History/Theory from Oklahoma State University. I have an additional three years professional experience in design, engineering, construction management and fabrication.
It defies logic and every principle of building design and demolition to claim that these buildings were brought down by anything other than planned demolition.
Mary M. Schuler, Engineer
Eng. Tech., Metallurgy & Mech. Design
A building does not come down within its own foot print except by controlled explosive materials properly placed on the building structure. In my opinion, the fires should…
Mary M. Schuler, Engineer
Eng. Tech., Metallurgy & Mech. Design
Virginia Beach, VA
Temple U., Eng. Tech., ,majors in metallurgy and mechanical design; Chapman U., CA, Bus. deg.; Geo. Washington U., DC, Master's in procurement & contracting; Regents U., Law School, 3L auditing student. Industry experience: Supervisor of electrical inspectors; tool planer, tool engineering; Supv. of physical and environmental test laboratory. Government experience: Phy. Metallurgist, evaluation of physical and structural changes, failure analysis. microscope/electron microscope, electron diffraction, fracture analysis and crack growth in steel and aluminum. Materials Engineer and Quality Engineer, evaluation of materials, processes, and test procedures. Reliability Engineering, Production Readiness Reviews, MK 46 Torpedo project engineer, contractor evaluations. Engineering failure analysis of aircraft crashes and air craft components.
A building does not come down within its own foot print except by controlled explosive materials properly placed on the building structure. In my opinion, the fires should have been controlled on the top floors that were impacted. The building came down within its own foot print which points to demolition explosives. Building 7 was not impacted by a place but was reduced to rubble from what I understand. Where were the CIA and FBI? If known by these organizations, why was there an apparent absence of security! Are there available or obtainable records from these organizations? Surely, some information was obtained prior to this whole incident! A plane crashed into the Pentagon, but did not destroy the whole building -- is it because of the extensive security maintained in and around the building? I am aware of Pentagon security because I took some classes in the Pentagon. In my opinion, in the absence of any explosives, many people should have survived.
Charles W. Martin Iii, EIT
B.S. Environmental Engineering, SUNY ESF
Ever since I watched loose change for the first time I have always been skeptical of the story of 9/11. Like how come there is no video showing…
Charles W. Martin Iii, EIT
B.S. Environmental Engineering, SUNY ESF
Lancaster, PA
Graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a degree in Environmental Resources and Forest (Civil/Environmental) Engineering. Have my E.I.T. License and am currently working as a construction inspector.
Ever since I watched loose change for the first time I have always been skeptical of the story of 9/11. Like how come there is no video showing the plane flying into the Pentagon or that the three world trade center towers fell completely on top of their foot print.
Brad Andersen
BS Mechanical Engineering
I question the official theory we were given about the collapse of the three World Trade Center towers. The official theory has not accounted for the volume or…
Brad Andersen
BS Mechanical Engineering
Madison, WI
I was born in 1954 and raised in Chicago and Milwaukee. I have a BS in mechanical in engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. I have worked in manufacturing for ten years from 1980 to 1990 primarily at Briggs & Stratton and Master Lock. Starting in 1990, I owned and operated a small resort and campground until 2001.
I question the official theory we were given about the collapse of the three World Trade Center towers. The official theory has not accounted for the volume or temperature of the molten metal in the rubble after the collapse. Nor has it explained the mechanism which turned the buildings into the fine flour-like dust that coated the area after the collapse. Nor has it explained how building #7 came down in its own footprint without the use of controlled demolition, and if it was controlled demolition, who set it up and when.
John R. Pagan, BArch
Architect (Retired)
B. Arch, Pratt Institute, 1971.
Common sense leads to the need for an independent & open investigation of the building failures.
John R. Pagan, BArch
B. Arch, Pratt Institute, 1971.
Rochester, NY
Occupation: Architect (Retired)
Practiced Architecture as firm principal for 30 years in Rochester, New York. Was an Adjunct Professor at Rochester, Institute of Technology and Hobart, William Smith Collages. Bought first PC in 1982, Expert at Autocad, and Database programing. Second career in IT as software project management consultant, Team lead and Software Architect at Xerox. Currently doing 3D modeling (archvis) and real time, ray-traced simulations using Autocad, Sketchup, Blender, Unreal Engine and Second Life.
Common sense leads to the need for an independent & open investigation of the building failures.
Sam Sallome, PE
BSEE, Rochester Institute of Technology
I watched everything that happened, including the bringing down of World Trade Center 7. This matter could be settled by simply reshowing that event as it happened with…
Sam Sallome, PE
BSEE, Rochester Institute of Technology
Richmond, VA
I am retired after working 31 years for the Department of Defense, having worked as an engineer in Korea, Japan and Europe. Within the United States, I worked at the ship yard of Pearl Harbor and at Schofield Barracks. I retired here in Virginia
I watched everything that happened, including the bringing down of World Trade Center 7. This matter could be settled by simply reshowing that event as it happened with either of news anchors Peter Jennings, Dan Rather or Tom Brokaw. They reported beginning around 2:00 PM that the building was unstable and in danger of collapsing. They then reported that a decision might have to be made as to whether the building would have to be brought down for reasons of safety. Finally, at 5:00 PM, they announced the decision to bring the building had been made and twenty minutes later the cameras focused on the building as it was brought down uneventfully and without any surprise. Just show the old video tapes beginning at 2:00 PM and watch the event as it unfolded!
Brian Hull
Technical Architect-Datacenter
BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2001
Rewatching the videos with a more critical rather than emotional perspective, my suspicions that we weren't being given all of the evidence are solidified. I firmly believe that…
Brian Hull
BS Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2001
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Technical Architect-Datacenter
I graduated from Virginia Tech with a BSCE in December 2001. After graduation, I worked in the field of Civil and Transportation Engineering for 3+ years.
Rewatching the videos with a more critical rather than emotional perspective, my suspicions that we weren't being given all of the evidence are solidified. I firmly believe that the destruction of the WTC towers was controlled demolition.
Kenneth W. Hulet
B.S., Engineering Mgmt., U of I, Chicago
The building collapses were initially suspicious but I accepted the theory for several years. I stumbled on Loose Change on the web and really watched the collapses. I…
Kenneth W. Hulet
B.S., Engineering Mgmt., U of I, Chicago
Homewood, IL
Standard engineering background. Trained to gather information and form decisions based on that information. Worked in various industries and am now self-employed.
The building collapses were initially suspicious but I accepted the theory for several years. I stumbled on Loose Change on the web and really watched the collapses. I noted the time it took for the buildings to fall. I saw the squibs. I learned the BBC reported WTC 7 collapse BEFORE it happened. I saw the lack of plane wreckage at the Pentagon. I read about Operation North Woods. All of this added up to a different explanation than what we were told.
Martein Bakker, Ir.
Ir.,Information Technology,TU Eindhoven
The way the WTC1 and WTC2 steel-towers collapsed, after burning less than 1 hour, simply cannot be explained by the oxygen starved office fires which were the result…
Martein Bakker, Ir.
Ir.,Information Technology,TU Eindhoven
Eindhoven, NB
I have an engineering degree in electronics. I have also obtained an engineering degree in information technology. I now have 20 years of professional experience in advanced software projects in the high-tech technical automation market.
The way the WTC1 and WTC2 steel-towers collapsed, after burning less than 1 hour, simply cannot be explained by the oxygen starved office fires which were the result of the plane impacts. Especially after the kerosine had all burned off. The buildings disintegrated at almost free-fall speed. The part of the towers below the impact zones, which should have been completely intact and strong, did not provide any resistance in the symmetrical freefall collapse of the buildings. The limited pile of rubble remaining is not consistent with a 450 meter tall towers. The symmetrical nature and freefall speed during the collapse of WTC7 is even more puzzling as no plane ever hit that building.
Mary Lou Dickerson
I believe the significant questions raised by architects and engineers are reason for a new investigation.
Mary Lou Dickerson
Seattle, WA
Member of the House of Representatives in Washington State for 18 years
I believe the significant questions raised by architects and engineers are reason for a new investigation.
Gery A. Warner, PE
BSc Mechanical Engineering
The collapses as yet stand unexplained by the official reports. After all this time & study, they remain mysteries. Engineering is a discipline with low toleration of mystery;…
Gery A. Warner, PE
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Surrey, BC, Canada
CEO International Tentnology Corp, designer, manufacturer, installer of fabric structures. 40 years
The collapses as yet stand unexplained by the official reports. After all this time & study, they remain mysteries. Engineering is a discipline with low toleration of mystery; else little would work. So far, with what we can observe without access to information, the only answer that explains the collapses is clearly controlled demolition. So, open the records for public scrutiny.
Petition Signatories
Douglas F. Burke, MS
Ventura, CA
Education: MS Test and Evaluation Engineering
Douglas F. Burke, MS
MS Test and Evaluation Engineering
Ventura, CA
As a civil service employee for the US Navy for 35 years I provide expert consultation on concrete materials for NAVFAC Headquarters regarding construction, repair, failure mechanisms and service life modeling of new and existing Navy facilities.
Collapse of the three high-rise buildings on 11 Sept 2001 seems improbable as a sole consequence of the airplanes striking the two world trade center buildings. The circumstances of building 7 failing in the same manner as the twin towers is even more improbable. Photographs and video of the impact area on the Pentagon show little evidence of the airplane that reportedly struck the building.
Steven G. Rathbun, PE, LS
Salt Lake City, UT
Education: BS Mining Engineering, SDSM&T
Steven G. Rathbun, PE, LS
BS Mining Engineering, SDSM&T
Salt Lake City, UT
Owner of a small Civil Engineering company. 30 Years Field Engineering experience in the heavy construction and mining industries.
On the day the towers fell, I watched along with everyone else the video of the collapses over and over. It was disturbing to know that so many people were dying in all that destruction. But there was something else equally disturbing. It just didn't look right. - - - - Like everyone else I waited for the investigation and the explanation of what happened that day to come out. I had faith that our free press investigative journalism and our justice system would eventually get to the truth. Now I am not so sure. 8 years later and we as a nation are still in a fog. The perpetrators have not been caught and brought to justice. - - - - I am not satisfied with the official explanation of the events that day. There are too many unanswered questions and accounts that don't fit.
Kevin Henriksen, Aec Software Dev
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Education: BS Electrical Engineering, U of Iowa
Kevin Henriksen, Aec Software Dev
BS Electrical Engineering, U of Iowa
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Seventeen years of software development and technical support experience including four years in developing Civil Engineering and Architectural software.
When you watch the videos and listen to firefighter testimony, it appears that the 3 buildings exploded. If there was a point of failure the building would have toppled asymmetrically and not at free fall speed as the supports below the fires would not have melted. Bones and dust were scattered many blocks away and a collapse does not support this but an explosion would explain it. Why not investigate how the terrorists planted the explosives in the building beforehand? Why not test the dust for thermite or nano-thermite? I would like to know the truth of what has happened. I have moved out of the United States and have converted my dollars to other currency until I can trust those in power again.
Tryfon Farmakakis, MSc
Athens, Attiki, Greece
Education: MSc Electrical & Comp. Engineer, NTUA GR
Tryfon Farmakakis, MSc
MSc Electrical & Comp. Engineer, NTUA GR
Athens, Attiki, Greece
Licensed Electrical & Computer Engineer from the National Technical University of Athens, with extensive professional and research experience in computer science. Acquired recently the Masters in Space Management from the International Space University, Strasbourg. Currently intern in EADS Astrium, Germany.
I am absolutely convinced by the scientific facts and methodology presented by the Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth that the Twin Towers together with the Building 7 collapsed not as a result of the impact of the hijacked airplanes and the consequent fire, but as a result of a controlled demolition with the use of explosives already planted inside the buildings. Consequently, serious questions need to be asked and demand answers.
Alexander J. Shankle, BS
Louisville, KY
Education: BS, Electrical Engineering, CTU
Alexander J. Shankle, BS
BS, Electrical Engineering, CTU
Louisville, KY
I specialize in Digital Electronic Design, which has nothing to do with Structural Engineering, however, Physics is Physics and it doesn't take a genius to see the truth in the proof.
AE911Truth.org has done a tremendous job and service to true Americans and the American way to objectively and clearly state the dramatic contradictory evidence to the official 911 government storybook fable. The fact that the information is coming from degreed and licensed professionals in the Architecural and Structural Engineering community provides a level of credibility that will hopefully propel the issue into the public spotlight. I was skeptical until I recently read about the nano-thermite particles independently found in the WTC dust remnants. Coupled with the facts: that NIST did not test for thermite or explosives; NIST avoids the thermite discussion; and the pancaking collapse of the 3 buildings that looks exactly like a controlled Las Vegas style hotel demolition; denial seems impossible. NIST officials should be indicted.
Guillermo F. Escalante, Engineer
Mexico City, D.F., Mexico
Education: Systems, Engineer, UVM Mexico
Guillermo F. Escalante, Engineer
Systems, Engineer, UVM Mexico
Mexico City, D.F., Mexico
Frank B. Rasmussen, BSc
Silkeborg, Denmark
Occupation: Mech Engineer
Education: BSc
Frank B. Rasmussen, BSc
BSc
Silkeborg, Denmark
Occupation: Mech Engineer
Educated engineer in 1997 and worked as consulting engineer with mechanical equipment ever since
The collapse of the three towers was caused by minimum controlled demolition
Juan P. Fonseca, MSc
Dallas, TX
Education: M.S. Engineering Management, USC
Juan P. Fonseca, MSc
M.S. Engineering Management, USC
Dallas, TX
Electrical Engineer, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala Master of Science Engineering Management, University of Southern California.
If the official explanation is true, it follows that all the events that took place in 9/11 defy engineering and physics principles, but most importantly, they defy logic. By having the most basic experience with mechanical phenomena you can clearly see that the top of the South Tower should have continued falling off to the side of the building when it tilted immediately after the collapse started. The only reasonable explanation is that it encountered no resistance as it fell or that it was pulverized in mid air.
Matthew Shaffer, BSME, EI
Hilliard, OH
Education: B.S.M.E. UAkron, Engineering Intern
Matthew Shaffer, BSME, EI
B.S.M.E. UAkron, Engineering Intern
Hilliard, OH
I have a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron and a Engineering Intern certificate.
While WTC 1 & 2 are not quite as obvious, possibly due to size and scale, WTC 7 is obvious that all supports were removed not only for free fall speed but for level roof-line fall. All supports would have to be removed simultaneously for this type of event.
Michael Stathopoulos, Engineering Staf
Round Rock, TX
Education: BS Mfg. Eng., C.I.M., Ball State
Michael Stathopoulos, Engineering Staf
BS Mfg. Eng., C.I.M., Ball State
Round Rock, TX
I studied physics, strengths of materials, and applied mechanics and structures in school; I was an automation engineer for six years; now I work in technical specifications for process industry.
The collapses appeared controlled to me based on all footage I've seen.
Leigh F. Jackson
Melbourne, FL
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering
Leigh F. Jackson
BS Mechanical Engineering
Melbourne, FL
I am a retired graduate Mechanical Engineer, having obtained my B.S. degree from Purdue University. I understand the strength of materials, and material properties as well as general knowledge of combustion and combustion temperatures. I worked for many years as a design engineer at such companies as General Electric and Westinghouse.
Amit Singh, PhD, Esq.
North Andover, MA
Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
Amit Singh, PhD, Esq.
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
North Andover, MA
Patent attorney having an electrical engineering background. Familiar with electrical power generation, communications systems, and signal processing.
These collapses implore a new neutral investigation. Professor Jones' questions need to be answered.
Filson Glanz, PhD
Durham, NH
Education: PH.D EE
Filson Glanz, PhD
PH.D EE
Durham, NH
Retired professor emeritus.
I 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.
Richard A. Knight
Rochester, NH
Education: BS Engineering Physics
Richard A. Knight
BS Engineering Physics
Rochester, NH
The official story is full of holes. A new thorough investigation is needed.
Philip M. Johnson
Durham, NH
Education: MS Engineering Physics
Philip M. Johnson
MS Engineering Physics
Durham, NH
Over 40 Years in the Defense Electronics Industry.
I have seen enough to say that the demolition hypothesis is highly probable. Serious investigation is certainly needed.
Philip Taylor, PhD
Indian Wells, CA
Education: PhD Systems Engineering
Philip Taylor, PhD
PhD Systems Engineering
Indian Wells, CA
Retired Engineering Professor Specializing in Math Models for Decision Making in Industry
Building 7 and the Demolition Style Collapse are evidence of planned activity requiring extensive setup time and efforts.
Willi Syben, Dipl.-Ing.
Erkelenz, Nrw, Germany
Education: Dipl.Ing.
Willi Syben, Dipl.-Ing.
Dipl.Ing.
Erkelenz, Nrw, Germany
habe eine Ausbildung im Bereich konstruktiver Ingenieurbau mit Schwerpunkt Hochbau absolviert un arbeite seit 1982 als freier Ingenieur. Google translation training in the field of construction civil engineering with a focus on building construction have passed on working as a freelance engineer since 1982.
Meiner Meinung nach ist ein Einsturz der drei Geb'ude in der Weise wie er erfolgte ohne kontrollierte Sprenung nicht m'glich. Ferner gibt es zu viele Widerspr'che und Ungereimtheiten zum 9/11. Es mu' eine neue unabh'ngige Untersuchung geben. Google translation In my opinion, is a collapse of three buildings in the way that he did not take place without controlled Sprenung possible. In addition, there are too many contradictions and inconsistencies of the 9 / 11. There must be a new independent investigation.
Michael D. Sharkey
Park Rapids, MN
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS Industrial Engineering, GMI Kettering University, 1972
Michael D. Sharkey
BS Industrial Engineering, GMI Kettering University, 1972
Park Rapids, MN
Occupation: Retired
I do not believe the official story on 9/11. I believe it is a big cover up. Most people never question what the government tells them. I believe if you do not want to be a sheep, easily led by the media, you need to question everything that is said by the government. Some of what they say is true, some things are not. It is up to the citizens to determine the difference. I believe we are being obviously misled on 9/11.
Jason Penkethman, BEng
Aliso Viejo, CA
Education: Engineering
Jason Penkethman, BEng
Engineering
Aliso Viejo, CA
20 years experience in Electronics and Software engineering, with a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Australia.
After viewing video evidence of the structural debris from the basement of the WTC buildings, and the angle of the sheared steel columns, it concerned me that this did not look like normal structural failure. In addition, video evidence of building 7's collapse was disturbing in that that building sustained no damage from the attacks - so why did it collapse (and in such a controlled manner). The plumes/puffs of smoke from the sides of the building appear similar to controlled demolition charges.
Alan C. Gray, PE
Omaha, NE
Education: BA Mechanical Engineer, SDSMT
Alan C. Gray, PE
BA Mechanical Engineer, SDSMT
Omaha, NE
I am a mechanical engineer with 28 years of engineering experience. I have approximately 20 years of experience in the nuclear power industry. I was involved with the development of the corrective actions department for Cooper Nuclear Station. I had extensive training in root cause investigations. I was involved in numerous investigations to determine failure mechanisms and contributing factors.
I performed a simple energy analysis that can be performed by anyone who has taken high school physics or mathematics. The calculation shows WTC 1 & 2 did not contain sufficient potential energy to cause a progressive gravitational collapse. My calculation takes the entire mass of the building and distributes it evenly on every floor. This is overly conservative since the mass per floor is greater at the bottom because of the heavier structural columns. I also did not deduct any mass for any material that fell outside of the building footprint. Only material falling within the footprint of the building could have caused damage to a lower portion of the building. The energy of material that damaged surrounding buildings was not available to damage lower portions of the WTC 1 or 2. The energy calculation was based on the building material releasing its potential energy (the only energy available for destruction) by falling all the way down to ground level. The pulverized concrete released its energy very slowly as it drifted to the ground and was not available to destroy any building structure below it. - - My calculation shows that if all of the potential energy contained within the Tower was transferred to all of the surface area of all of the Tower floors, they would only be subject to 1,200 ft-lb/sq-in. Hardly enough to pulverize all the concrete let alone destroy all the structural steel columns and supports. This is why structural steel buildings do not simply fall due to gravity alone. Additional energy had to be involved to cause the destruction that was observed. Controlled demolition is the only possible explanation. The laws of nature cannot be violated. - - The WTC 7 free fall also violates the laws of nature.
Eli A. Meyer
Kings Beach, CA
Education: BS Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1998
Eli A. Meyer
BS Aeronautical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1998
Kings Beach, CA
Eli is an active leader in the local green building community. Serving his third term as the president of the Sierra Green Building Association (SiGBA,) he has played an instrumental role in many SiGBA programs including managing the SiGBA.org web site, developing SiGBA's web-integrated membership database and online member directory, as well as serving as the managing editor of the 2008 Resource Guide. Eli is also an active leader in the Keep the Sierra Green business recognition program, working together with various community organizations across the sierra to promote and support green businesses. Working at MWA Architecture and Engineering, Meyer is involved in a variety of building programs including commercial, residential, new construction, and renovations. His interdisciplinary background provides him insight into the unique challenges of the trade-offs associated with sustainable design programs. He has a strong background in science and technology, leveraging proven technologies to achieve ambitious program goals. Eli received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1998, and is actively involved in continuing education, through his involvement in the community.
I tend to view conspiracy theory material as a skeptic, and this is how I approached this issue. After reading peer reviewed studies done at Brigham Young University, I began taking the issue seriously. The fact that many other high-rise structures have sustained fires for long durations without structural failure really makes me question how Jet A fuel burned at atmospheric conditions (sustained fires, post-explosion) could possible generate heat necessary to compromise the structural integrity of the steel to result in structural failure. The near free-fall collapse speeds (documented on video) of the buildings doesn't seem possible from a localized structural failure. If there was structural failure as a result of fire and impact, I would expect an asymmetrical failure of the buildings however the buildings almost entirely upon themselves. I would like to see some more research done upon this subject.
William R. Helgeson, Engineering Staf
Edina, MN
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, U of Minn (Mpls)
William R. Helgeson, Engineering Staf
B.S. Civil Engineering, U of Minn (Mpls)
Edina, MN
Nicolas M. Farges, Engineer
London, London, United Kingdom
Occupation: IT
Education: Engineer Diploma. Level 2. French CESI.
Nicolas M. Farges, Engineer
Engineer Diploma. Level 2. French CESI.
London, London, United Kingdom
Occupation: IT
I had a DUT physical measurement, universite paris XIII (physics, chemistry, optics, electronics, mechanics, chromatography, wave physics ...etc) and a CESI Level2 generalist engineer diploma, with career in IT specialization (11 years experience so far).
I think that the free fall speed of the 3 towers is really strange, lack of rational explanation and requires a serious investigation. As of now, the WTC7 collapse remains a mystery for me.
Bharat Bhatia, MEE, MS
San Jose, CA
Occupation: Engineer
Education: MEE
Bharat Bhatia, MEE, MS
MEE
San Jose, CA
Occupation: Engineer
Engineer for over 30 years working in the semiconductor industry at many Fortune 500 companies. Degree in physics and BSEE/MEE degrees in USA. MS, Nursing.
I will not stand by and let this type of flagrant violation of our rights to know the truth. And how the rug has been pulled over the people of not just the USA but all over the world. Inexcusable and unbelievable.
Richard Ruggles, BS
Davie, FL
Education: B.S. Engineering, Univ. of West FL
Richard Ruggles, BS
B.S. Engineering, Univ. of West FL
Davie, FL
My education has been in electronics and mechanical technology. I worked for RACAL-DATACOM for 25 years, where I was a power transformer design engineer, production engineer, and component engineer. I am now retired, and spend most of my time designing and building electronic and mechanical devices. My hobbies are scientific research and experiments, and my two grand children.
I would agree that there can be no other logical explanation from the evidence to date except that a controlled demolition using the latest technology of ordnance was involved. All three buildings collapse in the same manner? Impossible! If someone reaches into a haystack and pulls out a needle, he is lucky, if he reaches in again and gets another needle, wait a minute something is not right here, and if he reaches a third time and gets a needle, well the answer is quite simple. The haystack is full of needles! IT WAS PLANNED!
Sheldon Pryll, Project Manager
Brunswick, ME
Education: B.S., Ceramc Engineering, Alfred Univ.
Sheldon Pryll, Project Manager
B.S., Ceramc Engineering, Alfred Univ.
Brunswick, ME
I never worked as a materials engineer except for two co-ops during school. I found work in the shipbuilding industry and subsequently received a master's in computer science (Univ. of New Haven) and I have worked as a planner/scheduler and computer programmer.
I bought and read the 911 Commission Report a few years ago. After I learned about WTC 7 and saw the footage of it collapsing I began to have serious doubts about the official story.
Ben Coomes, PE
North Port, FL
Education: B Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech
Ben Coomes, PE
B Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech
North Port, FL
I'm a civil engineer with over 17 years of experience in transportation. My study of the WTC-7 collapse is not from a structural engineering perspective, only straight physics. I look forward to a structural engineer providing a more reasonable explanation for the rate of collapse.
I can't get past the consistency of the WTC-7 collapse and any number of controlled demolition operations. I've looked at overall time of collapse vs. free fall and from a conservation of momentum point of view. The correlation is striking and hard to explain without a simultaneous failure of all support within the WTC-7.
Clemens Goselink, BBE
Deventer, Overijssel
Education: BBE, Hogeschool Enschede, Netherlands
Clemens Goselink, BBE
BBE, Hogeschool Enschede, Netherlands
Deventer, Overijssel
Studied Building Engineering (college degree) at the Hogeschool Enschede. I've been working in the architecture and building contractor profession since 1995.
Trying to find answers about what happened on Sept 11th 2001, I was struck by the evidence that proved the official story is doubtful. Later I was more struck about why I've never read about these discrepancies in the newspapers or seen anything about it on TV. I hope a new investigation will give real answers about how the three high-rise buildings could collapse.
Wayne H. Coste, PE
Tariffville, CT
Education: BS Electrical Engineering
Wayne H. Coste, PE
BS Electrical Engineering
Tariffville, CT
Electrical Engineer working in the field of electric utility power systems and national energy issues. I have over 30 years of experience in the industry and have been a registered professional engineer in Michigan for over 25 years.
When I first watched the first tower fall live on TV, before knowing what would occur in the ensuing seconds, I remember saying after the top started to collapse that Well ... it looks like we will have an 80 story tower! I could not fathom the total collapse of they building. As the top of the building began to fall and be unsupported, the 'supporting forces' (or resisting forces)of the lower floors would have made the upper floors continue their tipping until it fell over and off the remaining floors of the building. The total collapse was unfathomable. With the top floors shed, I would have expected the wrecked interface area to extent only a few floors below where the break was. Ultimately I accepted the given wisdom of those who said it was fire and flawed construction that led to the building's failures. However, over the ensuing years after viewing discussions of the collapse by skeptics of the 'official' story, I began being more aware of the arguments. The information presented in the Stephen Jones DVD and the first Richard Gage DVD provide the opportunity to see the reality of the physics of the collapse. Upon further reflection of the laws of physics and engineering principles, I truly believe that even if fire and the trauma to the structure from the collisions were sufficient to instigate the collapse, that it could not propagate very far. The collapse of WTC-7 is wholy unlike any collapse scenario that I can envision ... without it being intentionally destroyed. The building did not wobble, lean, crumble, sag or show signs of failure until it collapsed. Unimaginable! I believe that a new independent investigation is needed.
John C. Westmoreland, PE
San Jose, CA
Education: BS Electrical Engineering, Lamar Univ
John C. Westmoreland, PE
BS Electrical Engineering, Lamar Univ
San Jose, CA
Electrical Engineering Professional and small business owner. I specialize in embedded systems - virtually all electronic devices that we use in our everyday lives contain some type of embedded system.
I would like to see truly independent investigation. My gut reaction when I saw the buildings fall for the first time was 'looks like a demolition' - I didn't believe the story behind what I saw.
Derek G. Voll
Pueblo, CO
Education: BSME
Derek G. Voll
BSME
Pueblo, CO
I grew up in a far different time when the apple IIe was really something and science and engineering were great things to know. A good paying secure job was a given for the hard work endured. Technology improves at a dizzying pace now, and manufacturing and such old ideas have mostly been wiped out. I got a BSME from UW-Madison in 1993. I have a variety of manufacturing experience, but nothing to brag about.
Jamal Mubarak, MD, MS
Denton, TX
Education: MS, Engineering, University of Michigan
Jamal Mubarak, MD, MS
MS, Engineering, University of Michigan
Denton, TX
I practice as a doctor, but I have enough engineering background to understand the data presented. For many years I believed the government version of the events. Then I started looking at some documentaries and doubts began to creep in. Finally, ae911truth.org presented the hard evidence I was looking for.
Urs A. Mueller, MS
NeuchTel, Neuch√¢tel, Switzerland
Education: MS Electrical Engineering, Eidgenössisch Technische Hochschule Zürich
Urs A. Mueller, MS
MS Electrical Engineering, Eidgenössisch Technische Hochschule Zürich
NeuchTel, Neuch√¢tel, Switzerland
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Eidgen'ssisch Technische Hochschule Z'rich. Focus: micro- and optoelectronics, communication. Experience due to internship, semester and master theses: chip measurement and characterization, analog design, wearable computing, programming. PhD: analog design of low-noise amplifiers with low power and area consumption, 1.5 GHz phase-locked loop, image sensors.
I happened to be at home on 9/11 and saw it live on TV. My mother said that she thought the towers would collapse, but I was sure that this would not happen, or only after a rather long time. And if it happened, then only the top floors above the impact zone would fall down. But then the towers were pulverized and I was sitting on the couch with my chin on the floor. All the evidence that has been found, as in the paper by Niels Harrit about thermite in the dust, confirms my initial doubt about the collapses.