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
Frank Rizzo
Engineer
Yale
After 30 years as an engineer, I can say with out a doubt the planes could not have taken down the World Trade Centers as they described.
Frank Rizzo
Yale
Fremont, CA
Occupation: Engineer
Yale educated Engineer. Father of six children. Resides in Fremont, California. Runs a self sustainable farm. Has goals of being completely self sufficient and changing the world for the better.
After 30 years as an engineer, I can say with out a doubt the planes could not have taken down the World Trade Centers as they described.
Girish D. Karnawat
Architect
B.Arch, School of Architecture, CEPT, Ahmedabad, India, 1992
Based on the information available on net, I firmly believe that the towers came down due to controlled demolition. There is no proof of plane that hit the…
Girish D. Karnawat
B.Arch, School of Architecture, CEPT, Ahmedabad, India, 1992
Mangalore, India
Occupation: Architect
I hold a degree in Bachelors of Architecture and been in the field for last 27 years. Initial 10 years I collaborated with several firms, and Since 2002 I have been involved with my own practice, designing and building my designs for the clients across India.
Based on the information available on net, I firmly believe that the towers came down due to controlled demolition. There is no proof of plane that hit the Pentagon.
Peter Papesch, AIA
Architect-Developer & Educator
MArch, Harvard Graduate School of Design, MA, 1963
When watching collapse videos, any member of the construction industry, whether architect, engineer, or contractor, must practically be compelled to ask for a formal and thorough investigation of…
Peter Papesch, AIA
MArch, Harvard Graduate School of Design, MA, 1963
Boston, MA
Occupation: Architect-Developer & Educator
Architect-Developer (primarily in Boston, MA) Regional Planner (in Switzerland and Liechtenstein) Urban Designer (in London and US) Educator (Boston Architectural College and chair of BSA Sustainability Education Committee)
When watching collapse videos, any member of the construction industry, whether architect, engineer, or contractor, must practically be compelled to ask for a formal and thorough investigation of the collapse of all 3 buildings, only 2 of which had planes which flew into them.
Charlie Kienzle, BS
BS Industrial & Systems Engineering
It is my conviction that the America public does not know the entire truth about the events on 9/11. Furthermore, that the evidence of a cover up is…
Charlie Kienzle, BS
BS Industrial & Systems Engineering
Atlanta, GA
Graduated the University of Florida with a BS in Industrial and Systems Engineering in 1990. Over 20 years experience in Chemical and Mechanical engineering disciplines.
It is my conviction that the America public does not know the entire truth about the events on 9/11. Furthermore, that the evidence of a cover up is so compelling, we must relentlessly pursue the truth at all cost. Finally, if it is determined that anyone in USA, be they private or governmental in nature, are in any way responsible for the attacks on 9/11, it will be the greates travesty in the history of our country.
Mark B. Batten
Structural Engineer
BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University, 1978
The 9/11 damage at the Pentagon initially piqued my skepticism. Reading accounts of what happened there led me to read accounts of what occurred in NYC at the…
Mark B. Batten
BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University, 1978
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Structural Engineer
I received my BS in Architectural Engineering from Kansas State University in 1978. I worked initially for SSOE in Flint, MI before relocating to Burkett & Wong Engineers in San Diego in 1984. I have been a Principal with this firm for ten years and I now head the structural dept. I have worked with almost all structural materials and building types over the years, excluding high rise construction.
The 9/11 damage at the Pentagon initially piqued my skepticism. Reading accounts of what happened there led me to read accounts of what occurred in NYC at the twin towers and then building 7. My opinion is that the towers were brought down by controlled demolition. By whom? I don't know. Why? I don't know, but following the money probably will provide the best explanation.
Gloria Lo, MArch Hons (Cant
Architecture
Looking at the evidence of the 9/11 it makes me question what the media and government had broadcasted at the time, and that the debris was swept away…
Gloria Lo, MArch Hons (Cant
Architecture
Edinburgh, Midlothian
I have 10 years of experience in the construction industry as an architect, mostly in conservation (as well as sustainable architecture). Conservation necessitates looking at old buildings and existing evidence of what happened in the buildings life. Looking at how buildings deteriorate or fail sometimes and assess method of rescue, reuse, adaptation and so on, is part of my everyday livelihood and experience.
Looking at the evidence of the 9/11 it makes me question what the media and government had broadcasted at the time, and that the debris was swept away so quickly without scientific investigation is not right. We need to learn from the experience, not run away from it. If we are to protect people's lives in the future, we need to know what the real destruction process was, how any aspect could be improved (whether it is building design/layout, engineering or security... ) and not let the distraction of the crashing planes play smoke and mirrors with us. Facts, for better understanding. Truth, for building a better future.
Benjamin J. Dermer, EIT
BSME, NCSU
I witnessed the towers fall from my freshman year English class room. At that very moment I knew instinctively that there was no way the jets alone could…
Benjamin J. Dermer, EIT
BSME, NCSU
Raleigh, NC
I am recent graduate from North Carolina State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Nanotechnology.
I witnessed the towers fall from my freshman year English class room. At that very moment I knew instinctively that there was no way the jets alone could have caused the collapse. The images were obviously showing a controlled demolition. When the story about weakened steal and the pancake effect came out as the final conclusion I could not believe it and have had an acute interest in the subject ever since. We all deserve the truth.
Howard Pasternack, B.A.Sc., P.Eng.
B.A.Sc. Civil Eng., U. of Toronto
Objects move through the path of least resistance. Towers 1 and 2 collapsed through the path of most resistance. Normally, you would expect the layers to fall with…
Howard Pasternack, B.A.Sc., P.Eng.
B.A.Sc. Civil Eng., U. of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
B.A.Sc. Civil Engineering (specializing in Structural Engineering) 1986 Graduate work at U. of Alberta to 1989 Design, Analysis and Inspection of Structures: Anrep Associates to 1990 Design, Analysis and Inspection of Structures: Morrison Hershfield to 1993. Design, Analysis and Inspection of Structures: CanDesign Engineering Services 1993-present.
Objects move through the path of least resistance. Towers 1 and 2 collapsed through the path of most resistance. Normally, you would expect the layers to fall with increasing eccentricity as the collapse progressed, rather than through the centreline where the greatest resistance is. NIST's cascade theory depends on mathematical modeling, and as with all complex models, numerous assumptions are needed to get the model to run. An independent review is needed to verify the reasonableness and plausibility of the factors included in the model which was used to support the cascade theory. We need to independently verify whether the NIST analysis was a case of shooting the arrow and then painting the bulls eye around it. Furthermore, films of the collapse of WTC7 show a very improbable event: the symmetrical collapse of a building that was impacted by the WTC 1&2 debris asymmetrically. Both ends of WTC7 should not have begun their collapse at the same moment if left to chance alone. The collapses of WTC 1, 2, and 7, purely from an engineering point of view, and leaving out any political theories or implications, do not make sense without the assistance of explosives or other devices or some other as-yet unimagined factor to remove resistance and control the collapse. I very much recommend that the engineers, whose duty it is to determine the causes of collapse, remain unswayed by speculations and fears about political implications, and make their assessments based on the physics and engineering alone. The claims made by NIST seem to require multiple leaps of faith in highly improbable events. Improbable things do indeed happen, but as all good skeptics know: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
Jon A. Kinsella
Architect
Steel frame towers cannot naturally behave as exhibited at WTC. They can't fall at near free-fall,; they can't right themselves after listing more than 5 degrees (why is…
Jon A. Kinsella
Architect
Castle Rock, CO
Registered Architect, Texas (former) and Colorado (current; Project Manager (HGA, Bricker-Cannady, SPA, Slaterpaull), Construction Admin Director (EDI) and QC Director (4240) - qualified for all building types.
Steel frame towers cannot naturally behave as exhibited at WTC. They can't fall at near free-fall,; they can't right themselves after listing more than 5 degrees (why is there no talk about the conservation of momentum?). the core columns cannot shear as evidenced in the rubble pile. In the entire history of human building, only three steel-frame buildings fell into their own footprints after relatively minor fires. They all fell in the same complex, on the same day. What are the odds?
Robert Cummings
Civil Engineer
MS Civil Engineering, Northeaster University, 1988
I am appalled at the new information I am learning about what really happened on 9/11.
Robert Cummings
MS Civil Engineering, Northeaster University, 1988
Murrieta, CA
Occupation: Civil Engineer
I am a civil/environmental engineer with more than 37 years of experience in civil engineering, water resources management and solid and hazardous waste management. My experience includes facilities, residential, industrial and commercial site engineering; hydrology and hydraulic design; land use planning, permit analysis and assistance in obtaining permits; roadway designs; coastal engineering and permitting; storm water management, conveyance, and disposal system design; water supply planning, distribution, storage and treatment engineering; sewage collection, treatment and disposal systems engineering; hazardous waste management and engineering; solid waste management and engineering; air pollution control systems permitting and design. I hold a patent for producing a lightweight low strength concrete from recycled building materials (US 7,815,729 B2). I have also provided expert witness testimony in several judicial proceedings.
I am appalled at the new information I am learning about what really happened on 9/11.
Joseph C. Duda, NCARB
M Arch I, UCLA
When I watched the buildings burning, I was, of course, shocked. But when I saw them pancake down, I knew immediately that something was truly amiss. I know…
Joseph C. Duda, NCARB
M Arch I, UCLA
Santa Fe, NM
Joseph has been involved in the design, management, and administration of architecture and construction for over 30 years, responsible for built projects worth up to $2 billion. He is the former President and part owner of the construction management (CM) firm that directed both the $115 million Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's ES Reconstruction Program as well as Murrieta Valley Unified School District's $180 million Capital Improvements Program, both in California, and was Principal-in-Charge for over $1 billion worth of projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District. In addition, he has owned and operated several companies, including CM, architectural, and a mid-sized construction firm in Los Angeles. Joseph offers to clients a strong background in CM, construction, architectural design, strategic/long-range educational facility planning, and technical support specializing in the management of multi-million dollar, multi-project capital improvements programs directing hundreds of technical professionals. Joseph began his architectural career by obtaining a Masters degree from UCLA's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. After that, he had the privilege of working with the world-renowned and cutting-edge architecture firms of Morphosis, Charles Moore and the Urban Innovations Group, Eric Owen Moss, and Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall (DMJM).
When I watched the buildings burning, I was, of course, shocked. But when I saw them pancake down, I knew immediately that something was truly amiss. I know from the experience of being involved in the design and construction of high-rise office buildings that the pattern of collapse was just too perfect, and that the amount of debris left at the bottom was too small for the amount of steel, concrete, glass, and furnishings that make up structures of that immensity. Also, unless the destruction is carefully planned, there is always some weakness inherent in the construction that will make the building list to one side during a natural destruction. Strange, indeed.
Christopher A. Gillette
Political Science
student
2 planes, 3 buildings.....something is not adding up here! As a U.S. Army veteran I support the 9-11 family members in their call for an independent investigation with…
Christopher A. Gillette
student
Denton, TX
Occupation: Political Science
I'm not an architect or engineer but I support the 9-11 truth movement. US Army veteran, 82nd Airborne Division.
2 planes, 3 buildings.....something is not adding up here! As a U.S. Army veteran I support the 9-11 family members in their call for an independent investigation with full subpoena powers and access to all national security files related to the attacks of Sep.11, 2001. I also call for the prosecution and execution of any U.S. government officials that are found guilty of colluding with the terrorist attacks under Article 3, Sec.3(treason) of the U.S. Constitution.
Petition Signatories
David Kelling, CPA, CFE
La Porte, TX
Occupation: Cpa/Certified Fraud Examiner
Education: BBA in Accouting
David Kelling, CPA, CFE
BBA in Accouting
La Porte, TX
Occupation: Cpa/Certified Fraud Examiner
BBA in accounting from Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas. CPA, State of Texas since 02/02/1981. Certified fraud examiner since 06/30/1998. Over 15 years of financial management experience in banks and financial institutions. Over 20 years of financial management and auditing of governmental institutions. Over five years of public accounting auditing experience in financial institutions and governmental entities.
From the evidence that I have reviewed and searched, there is no doubt that 9/11 was an inside job.
Monica Loney
Colorado Springs, CO
Monica Loney
Colorado Springs, CO
Donald Mosteller, Jr.
Portland, OR
Occupation: Retired 30yrs US government
Education: Yes, not relevant to this issue
Donald Mosteller, Jr.
Yes, not relevant to this issue
Portland, OR
Occupation: Retired 30yrs US government
From my background in construction, it appears to obviously have been an engineered demolition, of all three structures, especially building seven.
Marisol Lacayo
North Las Vegas, NV
Marisol Lacayo
North Las Vegas, NV
We are at the 21 year anniversary and the wounds are not healed. There are so many more questions than answers and those who lost their loves ones deserve to know. Was it just an excuse to go to war? Or was a way to start investigating the American people?
Ann Ragosta, BS
MILFORD, MA
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS
Ann Ragosta, BS
BS
MILFORD, MA
Occupation: Retired
We deserve to know the truth and the truth is clearly not what we have been told.
Christopher K. Wisemam
Buford, GA
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Education: Grade 12
Christopher K. Wisemam
Grade 12
Buford, GA
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
24 years of machines and working with turbines as well as structures.
Too many things do not add up and how did people have cell service on the plane. I know my phone signal gose away not,long after take off.How dose a plane that cant handle a bird strike destroy buildings that are meant to hold up,that much weight? Why did building 7 fall? How come we saw no plane parts at the Pentagon? Too many. Obvious holes in the story.
Marcel Matusik
Cape Town, South Africa
Occupation: Property Manager
Education: T4 Building Sciences
Marcel Matusik
T4 Building Sciences
Cape Town, South Africa
Occupation: Property Manager
Carried out construction, domestic, commercial and industrial from 1997 to 2015. Contractor is South Sudan for 2 years from 2015 to 2018. 2018 to this day, property developer and manager. Have extensive construction experience.
I believe the towers and building 7 in no way could have, through the causes cited, collapsed in the way that they did.
Steven W. Tanner
Georgetown, SC
Steven W. Tanner
Georgetown, SC
Andrey Ansimov
Moscow, Russian Federation
Occupation: Steel Producer
Education: Moscow power engineering institute
Andrey Ansimov
Moscow power engineering institute
Moscow, Russian Federation
Occupation: Steel Producer
I have specialist degree in dynamics and strength of machines. I am not so good specialist, but my graduation work was the test use of newly developed FEM strength calculation software. I also have used knowledge of steel's characteristics during 7 years of work at leading steel producer.
I know a little about controlled demolitions. Just have seen videos. But I know burning diesel's temperature, I know how temperature works on steel and I know how do they calculate strength of constructions to withstand fire, impact of airplane... I know that molten steel has been found.
Hamed Nourozi, Lead Pipeline En
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Education: Master of Hydraulic Structures
Hamed Nourozi, Lead Pipeline En
Master of Hydraulic Structures
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Back ground: Civil Engineering University: Sharif University of Technology Work experience as a structure design engineer is abpout 10 years Work experience as a pipeline engineer is more than 7 years
As a structure engineer, the evidence shows there are some other factors apart from hitting by aircraft involved. Hence I request an independent party to review the sequence of events instead of blaming the terrorist theory.
Keith N. Threlfall, BEng
Daytona Beach, FL
Education: B.Eng Civil/Structural/Aircraft Engineer
Keith N. Threlfall, BEng
B.Eng Civil/Structural/Aircraft Engineer
Daytona Beach, FL
Civil/Structural Engineer for 15 years, Aircraft Engineer for 35 years.
In my opinion, knowing the temperature of burning jet fuel and knowing how many columns existed in the Buildings there is NO way that those buildings can free fall down without demolition. Plus, having worked on B757's, it was absolutely sure that it was NOT a B757 that flew into the Pentagon
Michael S. Delarvin, Engineer And Eng
Santa Barbara, CA
Education: BA Long Beach
Michael S. Delarvin, Engineer And Eng
BA Long Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
I am an automation engineer. We build custom machine tools for a variety of costumers
I would like to see an independent study of the all the data done in a open environment
Mark J. Nelson, Student
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Education: Sydney Uni - Structural Engineering
Mark J. Nelson, Student
Sydney Uni - Structural Engineering
Sydney, NSW, Australia
I am in my 4th year of studying structural engineering at Sydney University.
Bazants' ludicrous 'pile-driver' theory is an abomination to the immutable laws of physics. The idea that the upper 'block' can 'one-way crush-down' the lower, stronger undamaged structure below at a constant acceleration of 2/3g is beyond ludicrous.
Scott D. Simon, Architectural
Auckland, South Pacific, New Zealand
Occupation: Architecture, Structural & Mechanical En
Scott D. Simon, Architectural
Auckland, South Pacific, New Zealand
Occupation: Architecture, Structural & Mechanical En
I am an Architectural and Structural Design Drafts-person. I worked for a Registered Consulting Engineering and Surveying practice (Baker Lyons & Associates) where I worked as a cadet in 1983, up until July 1994 where I began my own Architectural Design practice which I am still working in today. I do a lot of work with regards to Fault Diagnosis and Remedy however I am not a licensed Engineer. I am experienced in Structural Steel and Concrete detail but limited to 3 stories maximum, no high-rise work.
I read the HERA report (New Zealand) shortly after the September 11 event, and questioned the validity of the collapse so began to delve into the available information at the time. I have always felt that the attacks were a Smoke Screen for a controlled demolition that took place in broad daylight. There are too many questions that if answered honestly, would open so many cans of worms, going so far back into history, that the current and future law makers and keepers would be able to handle. The engineering of the towers does not lend itself to a free-fall type collapse without help - not just from two planes.
Colin G. Wilson, BEng
Glasgow, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Former Civil/Structural Engineer And Cur
Education: BEng Civil Engineering, University of Gl
Colin G. Wilson, BEng
BEng Civil Engineering, University of Gl
Glasgow, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Former Civil/Structural Engineer And Cur
Degree educated former Civil/Structural Engineer with 10 years experience.Currently an ICT teacher in Aberdeenshire Scotland
Mohammad Nasiry, Civil Engineer
Washington, DC
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, GMU
Mohammad Nasiry, Civil Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering, GMU
Washington, DC
Area of concentration: Structural Design/ Reinforced Concrete Design.....
I don't know why more engineers and architects speak out about this. Many of them fear that if they do, their jobs are on the line, especially those that work for public Universities which are funded by the state.
William B. Rose, Structural Steel
Auburn Hills, MI
William B. Rose, Structural Steel
Auburn Hills, MI
5 yrs. college...worked 33 yrs. in structural steel design assisting engineers.
A natural fire having sub-temperatures, would not effect the integrity of stress and compression in structural steel. If failure did result, it would not collapse in a perfect downward manner. period!
Alfonso G. Garcia, Ing.
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Education: Structural Degree
Alfonso G. Garcia, Ing.
Structural Degree
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Civil engineer from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, specialty structures, with 18 years experience.
No plane debris at the Pentagon and the towers fall like a controlled explosion. We need a real technical and scientific explanation.
Mike Schroeder
Corpus Christi, TX
Education: BBA, Texas Tech University
Mike Schroeder
BBA, Texas Tech University
Corpus Christi, TX
I am currently pastor of a Church in Corpus Christi. Before this I worked for a period with a civil/structural engineering firm in San Antonio, Texas.
I have some experience in structural-building design/engineering. I have considered the official explanation of why the twin towers went down, and I find it implausible, if not ridiculous. I am not one who believes that the majority is necessarily right about anything, but in this instance, may I ask, where is the list of professionals in the field who agree with the official explanation?
Colin F. Trunkey, Self Employeed G
Seattle, WA
Occupation: General Contractor
Education: BS from UW, Building Const./Architecture
Colin F. Trunkey, Self Employeed G
BS from UW, Building Const./Architecture
Seattle, WA
Occupation: General Contractor
I entered the trades in 1981, working my way through school. graduated in '87 with a BS in Building Construction, which emphasizes structural engineering (2 years of structures).
It was obvious to me as i watched the live news clips that it was a controlled demo. I'm looking forward to the ramifications following disclosure, whatever they may be.
N.i. Bo ModéN, Building Constru
Gothenburg, V.Gotaland, Sweden
Occupation: Systemecologist International Relations
Education: degreed & licensed
N.i. Bo ModéN, Building Constru
degreed & licensed
Gothenburg, V.Gotaland, Sweden
Occupation: Systemecologist International Relations
Since my examine 1964 have I been specialized in constructing university hospitals and schools. Now retired.
The official version of the event 9/11 is impossible. It is a conspiracy in itself. No matter how intense kerosene may burn steel buildings of that kind do not implode and fall in free fall speed down in it's footprints. They do not fall at all! And concerning building 7 there is no rime or reason in why it imploded end fell in it's own footprints. There is now convincing evidence that all the buildings where taken down with high tech nanoexplosives that caused the steel joints to be blown away like hot butter. It was a very Controlled Demolition. There has to be a new investigation in all these matters and the investigation has to be headed and controlled by an neutral international body of the highest status similar to the group of concerned scientists.
Christopher J. Wright
Manchester, UK, United Kingdom
Occupation: Telecommunications
Christopher J. Wright
Manchester, UK, United Kingdom
Occupation: Telecommunications
Professional large-scale telecoms engineer with some experience and a lot of interest in structural engineering.
No film footage or sourced, non-biased evidence appears to show any any irregularity in the way these buildings were destroyed, when put into context with controlled demolitions of a similar nature. While no steel-framed building of this magnitude has ever been demolished in a controlled manner, several buildings of this scale, built with similar fire protection systems have survived much greater blazes at much greater temperatures with no collapse occurring. Building 7 in particular displays clear attributes of a controlled demolition, and was barely affected by the initial impacts subjected to buildings 1 & 2.
David Detterich, Engineering Tech
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Structual Inspector
Education: B.A., Const. Management
David Detterich, Engineering Tech
B.A., Const. Management
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Structual Inspector
I have over seven years of commercial special inspection experience with concrete, pre/post tensioning, anchors, reinforcing steel, masonry, structural non-destructive testing of metal, and much more. I also have experience in a laboratory performing tests on building materials such as concrete, soils/aggregates, asphalt, and masonry.
I do have a huge concern about how the World Trade Center high rises collapsed on 9/11/01. I also believe that the American people were decieved by the reports in the 9/11 Commission report. Obviously we are not being told the truth, and I hope that soon the American people will finally be told what really happened with those buildings that day.
Miroslav Kurkic, Structural Engin
London, United Kingdom
Education: BSsc Structural Engineer - Belgrade
Miroslav Kurkic, Structural Engin
BSsc Structural Engineer - Belgrade
London, United Kingdom
Chartered Structural Engineer, London, UK Consulting Engineer working in the UK since 1989. Member of Instruct Eng. UK
Convinced that the buildings are demolished in controlled manner. As a structural engineer it is so obvious to me.
Tammy J. Paradis, PE
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Education: Bach of Science, Civil Eng. , UNB
Tammy J. Paradis, PE
Bach of Science, Civil Eng. , UNB
Fredericton, NB, Canada
My work experience is mostly in transportation however I am also an architectural technologist and i took a structural dynamics course in my final year of university among other courses in steel design, concrete design, as well as structures and dynamics courses. I did fairly well and made 100% on the final exam in structural dynamics. We examined the harmonic frequencies of structures and the aspects of structural design from various loads (live loads, dead loads etc..).
Watched the twin towers collapse on TV when it was happening and said to others later that day that it fell too fast and too neatly from just a fire or a pancake collapse. That it looked like a demolition, it went down too fast. The cross bracing of steel and the central structural core prevents this type of thing from happening. I am happy someone has finally started asking questions. I have had questions from day one, minute one. The other thing that seemed odd is how quickly the theories came out and were never questioned by anyone. As every engineer knows, you get 10 different engineers you'll get 10 different opinions. But in the case of 9/11 this was all tied up in a neat little bow right away, with everyone spewing the same mantra and the same theory. To get engineers to agree with one another that quickly is a miracle in itself. I know, I work with them everyday.
Judith Sine, BS
Wakefield, RI
Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, URI
Judith Sine, BS
B.S., Civil Engineering, URI
Wakefield, RI
My working experience is the environmental field. Although I have taken many structural classes, I am not a qualified structural engineer however I believe my education qualifies me to question how structural failure occurred.
I have viewed and reviewed numerous videos of the 9/11 buildings collapsing. I have read numerous interpretations as to how this happened and have difficulty accepting the official story. I want to know the truth.
Sina Shakerian, Structural Engin
San Luis Obispo, CA
Education: B.A., Engineering in the Fall of 2010
Sina Shakerian, Structural Engin
B.A., Engineering in the Fall of 2010
San Luis Obispo, CA
I have been following the on going public investigation of 9/11 since I saw the towers fall in my 8th grade social studies class. It took 4 years for me to get accepted into cal poly SLO for architectural engineering and by the time I did most general public conversations regarding 9/11 had dwindled. My professors think anything other than the predetermined (by a random civilian on national television moments after the collapse) structural failure is simply impossible. I think it goes to show how fearful everyone is about looking at the truth and dealing with the implications that follow.
The most simple analysis of the collapse involves a cartoon diagram which holds the top 1/4's the building on a crane. In one case the top of the building is dropped through the air. In which case it hits the floor in approximately 10 seconds. The second case has the impossible task of showing hoe the top of the building has to travel through the remaining 3/4 of the building while doing so in approximately the same time period. The physics of the case seem truly elementary.
Brian M. Curran, B.civil Engineer
Kew Gardens, NY
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Univ at Buffalo
Brian M. Curran, B.civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Univ at Buffalo
Kew Gardens, NY
I graduate with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1998. I have worked as Structural Designer, Construction Inspector and Field Engineer.
I would like the collapse of Building 7 and the twin towers to be reinvestigated.
Curtis R. Anderson, Self Taught Stru
Chewelah, WA
Occupation: Iron Worker
Education: Truss Design& Fabrication
Curtis R. Anderson, Self Taught Stru
Truss Design& Fabrication
Chewelah, WA
Occupation: Iron Worker
I learned Steel building from an old Iron Worker who built buildings just like W.T.C. 7. It carried over into my own wood designs for bolt together trusses. We have load tested our trusses at 4&5 feet of wet snow and never had a failure. Now that's what we call the right stuff. You build it right and it will not fail. I know what it takes to collapse a structure of this design and preset explosives is the only thing that could bring these buildings down. Last i checked steel does not burn in molten puddles for over a month. Nano thermite, military grade mind you, does melt steel. This was an inside job. They cut out the guts and the ribs folded inward. It's not rocket science and i know a bit about that too. Follow the money.
The horror I felt watching that day is something i never want to feel again. Then the disbelief as the buildings collapsed into their own footprint. Reports of explosions in the lower sections of the structures. Parts of the buildings weighing tons being vertically ejected and embedding themselves into adjacent buildings hundreds of feet away. Bright yellow lava pouring out of the still standing structure. And, my God, the people trying to escape the smoke and heat, making the choice of burning to death or just letting go. It rips at the heart. It took months to set this up and a cast of cold blooded individuals to pull it off. But W.T.C. #7 is where they made their mistake. How long would it take to wire a building of #7's size to implode in on itself. Hmmm. Any guesses? I can bet it wasn't five hours. I've wired explosives as lead man in open pit mines. You set charges three football fields long by two wide at ten foot spacing. It takes four 2 person teams eight to ten hours to complete this task on flat open ground. This is the greatest smoke and mirrors scam ever pulled. To understand 9-11 one must go back at least six months prior to the date. Then, and only then, can the placing of the explosives be laid bare for all to see as work crews used forklift after forklift to cart the wire primers. Nano thermite painted on with chem-techs to ignite it took months to install. They ripped out those buildings guts and the heart of America as well. Let the truth see the light of day and evil will scurry for the darkness of hell. 9-11 truth now.
Michael K. Appelhans, Math/Science Pro
Gary, IN
Education: B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering
Michael K. Appelhans, Math/Science Pro
B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering
Gary, IN
Purdue University graduate; B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering (structural). Professor/teacher of mathematics, physics, astronomy, and other sciences.
There are too many questions that have been left unanswered. As a scientist and promoter of truth and democracy, I cannot see any good reason why this truly tragic and historical event should not be given more investigative attention.
Lawrence E. Sloma, BA
Minneapolis, MN
Education: BA Engineering U of Illinois
Lawrence E. Sloma, BA
BA Engineering U of Illinois
Minneapolis, MN
Many Engineering disciplines. Worked in Aerospace, Space Shuttle, B-1 Bomber, etc. Medical instrument and device creation and medical research. Structural Engineering and Pollution Control. Electronics and new product creation i.e. first copy machine, 3M color copier, manufacturing machine design. New kitchen devices i.e. first electric knife, etc. Electronic instrumentation new products, first portable tape recorders, MICR code readers, etc. On and on.........
Final report and news cast findings are not plausible with video, eye witnesses, and collapse of buildings and examination of debris.
Thomas M. Chau
San Bruno, CA
Education: BS Civil Engineering
Thomas M. Chau
BS Civil Engineering
San Bruno, CA
Structural Engineering student worked 7years in the construction industry.
One of the WTC buildings was not directly hit by 747's but it went down just the same. Also the video clips and pictures of the collapsed I-beams show signs of a controlled demolition.
Abhinav Dhaka, Engineer
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Education: Master's
Abhinav Dhaka, Engineer
Master's
New Delhi, Delhi, India
A Structural Engineer with sufficient expertise in Self Compacting Concrete/Self Consolidating Concrete.
Progressive Floor Collapse is what my Professor called it although, it seems highly improbable.