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
Richard Tanner
Electrical Engineer
B.S. Engineering, Arkansas State University, 2003,
Many unknowns or questionable answers still remain in regards to September 11, 2001, particularly in regards to Building 7. A proper and public investigation should have been done…
Richard Tanner
B.S. Engineering, Arkansas State University, 2003,
Little Rock, AR
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, 2003. Entire engineering career spent in consulting engineering for electrical systems in building construction.
Many unknowns or questionable answers still remain in regards to September 11, 2001, particularly in regards to Building 7. A proper and public investigation should have been done and would still be beneficial.
Arthur H. Price
Professional Investigator
Investigator
Steel girders do not fall down and disappear by themselves. Especially at free-fall speed. They might fall down and disappear if someone who had the keys to the…
Arthur H. Price
Investigator
Auchterarder, Perthshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Professional Investigator
I worked for 20 years as a Private Investigator in London, England and I know what I see when I see it. Skyscrapers do not self-destruct in a cloud of pulverized concrete dust. EXPLOSIVES are needed.
Steel girders do not fall down and disappear by themselves. Especially at free-fall speed. They might fall down and disappear if someone who had the keys to the building allowed a demolition team access during the night so they could plant Thermite that would melt them at the same time as explosive charges were ignited.
Christopher L. Martens, General Contract
General Contractor
B.S., Business, University of Redlands
Ask any demolition company, the hardest thing in the world to accomplish is to make a building fall down within its own footprint. Towers topple! Even buildings like…
Christopher L. Martens, General Contract
B.S., Business, University of Redlands
Crestline, CA
Occupation: General Contractor
While not a licensed engineer, I have studied engineering all my life.
Ask any demolition company, the hardest thing in the world to accomplish is to make a building fall down within its own footprint. Towers topple! Even buildings like building 7 do not simply fall inward, they spill out on one side or one corner. Building 7 is a perfect example of a controlled implosion! Watch footage of demolitions gone wrong, there are some buildings about that size the ended up rolling like a block and ending up on their own roof (and down the street). And the towers themselves, were in free fall. These building should have toppled near and towards the impact areas, especially the second plane that hit the corner of the tower. If you do believe that the towers pancaked, where are the 23 structural columns in each tower? When floors like this pancake, say in parking structure, the columns remain standing. Since not all the columns were damaged, some should have been left standing--all 110 stories! These columns were very strong, after all they did support the entire structure, and even if they had been knocked down in the destruction, they too would have toppled (not pulverized) and fallen into other buildings or down the streets for blocks away from ground zero. Americans are accustom to watching controlled demolitions on the television, this is exactly what we all saw.
Alex Der
Senior Inspector
B. Architecture in Building Technology, University of Illinois, 1973
On the day the second plane hit the WTC and the first building collapsed, I said to myself ' that's impossible'. I then was driven to research the…
Alex Der
B. Architecture in Building Technology, University of Illinois, 1973
Houston, TX
Occupation: Senior Inspector
Degree in Architecture from UICC, presently working as a Senior Inspector on Ship Channel bridge in Houston
On the day the second plane hit the WTC and the first building collapsed, I said to myself ' that's impossible'. I then was driven to research the situation.
Kevin K. O'keeffe, Specialtyarchite
Manufaturing
The actions of that day called me to duty and until the guilty are brought to justice I can not stand down. My sincere hope is that there…
Kevin K. O'keeffe, Specialtyarchite
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Manufaturing
As a leader in the fire rated glass and metal systems supply I have witnessed and performed many tests to ASTM E119. For 20+ years we have developed, manufactured and supplied fenestration and framing systems with up to 2 hour ratings. Having a pilot scale oven and running the time/temp curve in development of new products I know how steel performs. I was one mouse click away from being on Flight 93 so it only seemed right to fight what I knew could not be.
The actions of that day called me to duty and until the guilty are brought to justice I can not stand down. My sincere hope is that there are enough honorable men and women, like yourselves, to win this conflict. UL is scum for keeping their mouths shut and I hope they are held to account as well. When I saw the towers fall it was very clear fire was not the cause. It is great to not be so alone in this view anymore. Having been called everything from a nut to traitor for my views, I thank you. As a former member of the USN I swore an oath to, ...defend the constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.
Michael L. Key
Federal Government
Bachelor
Michael L. Key
Bachelor
Lavaca, AR
Occupation: Federal Government
Michael J. Frith, MSc, BSc
Retired
BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Northumbria, England, UK, 1979
I have followed the developments relating to the destruction of the WCT for eight years now. After hearing the testimony from architects, engineers, scientists and demolition experts, and…
Michael J. Frith, MSc, BSc
BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Northumbria, England, UK, 1979
North Shields, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
I hold a BSc degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and an MSc degree in Aerospace Systems Design. I spent eight years in a research environment developing digital signal processing hardware. Subsequently, I moved into software development and worked on a number of projects relating to GPS Navigation and satellite communications. I am now retired.
I have followed the developments relating to the destruction of the WCT for eight years now. After hearing the testimony from architects, engineers, scientists and demolition experts, and taking all of the evidence into account, I am convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the official report relating to the collapse of the WTC, and in particular WTC Building 7 could not account for the collapse.
Don Wornock, PE
BSEE & BSCE, Univ of Arkansas
I have looked at the structural steel drawing for the twin towers and concluded that Aircraft did not bring the building down. - - - - All the…
Don Wornock, PE
BSEE & BSCE, Univ of Arkansas
Texarkana, AR
Electrical Engineer, Tinker AFB 1971-1989 - - Resident Engineer, Dept of Veteran Affairs 1989-1994 - - President, Engineers Development & Construction, 1996-2004
I have looked at the structural steel drawing for the twin towers and concluded that Aircraft did not bring the building down. - - - - All the evidence indicates it was controlled demolition. - - - - Other evidence indicates a cover-up at the highest levels of government.
Gary Anderson, Registered Profe
Civil And Mechanical
MS Civil Eng, Duke U; BS Mech Eng, WPI Mass 1966
Having worked on the design of aircraft jet engines, I know full well that the combustion of JP-4 and similar fossil fuels is incapable of creating temperatures sufficiently…
Gary Anderson, Registered Profe
MS Civil Eng, Duke U; BS Mech Eng, WPI Mass 1966
Lakewood, CO
Occupation: Civil And Mechanical
BS - Mechanical Engineering, WPI- Mass. 1966; MS - Civil Eng., Duke Univ., NC. Design Engineer - Pratt & Whitney Aircraft; R&D Engineer - water and waste-water equipment manufacturer; 40+ years in design of water and waste-water treatment facilities.
Having worked on the design of aircraft jet engines, I know full well that the combustion of JP-4 and similar fossil fuels is incapable of creating temperatures sufficiently high to melt steel. - - - - The existence of smoldering steel weeks after the event is conclusive evidence that the true cause of the failure was NOT a jet-fuel caused fire. - - - - A free man is he who does not fear to go to the end of his thought. - - -- Leon Blum - (1872-1950) - - - - Let us free our minds. - - Gary Anderson, PE
Hamendra Patel
degreed & licensed
I have practiced Civil & Structural Engineering for the past 30 years. I graduated as a Structural Engineer in 1979. It's hard for me to accept the collapse…
Hamendra Patel
degreed & licensed
Marietta, GA
Graduated as a Structural Engineer from United Kingdom in 1979. Have practised Civil & Structural Engineering for over 30 years.
I have practiced Civil & Structural Engineering for the past 30 years. I graduated as a Structural Engineer in 1979. It's hard for me to accept the collapse of building #7, as this building sustained no Structural damage and that the building came down due to an office fire. Technically and structurally this is impossible for a steel structure to come down by a fire. Therefore I strongly feel that there needs to be an independent investigation as to the cause of the collapse.
Andrew Skousen, MS, PE
Civil Structural Engineer
M.S. Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004.
It was clear to me that the buildings came down by controlled demolition just by watching the news on 9/11. Thanks to all the researchers that have pieced…
Andrew Skousen, MS, PE
M.S. Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004.
Spring City, UT
Occupation: Civil Structural Engineer
Brigham Young University - Masters Degree Professional Engineer licensed in multiple states, 16 years experience and counting
It was clear to me that the buildings came down by controlled demolition just by watching the news on 9/11. Thanks to all the researchers that have pieced together so much evidence of it in the years since.
Donald Novkov
R&D Engineer
B. S. Engineering, Arizona State University, 1983.
The 3 buildings clearly came down due to controlled demolition.
Donald Novkov
B. S. Engineering, Arizona State University, 1983.
Encinitas, CA
Occupation: R&D Engineer
BS Mechanical Engineering, ASU. Have worked as Aerospace Engineer, Fuel Cell Engineer, and Medical Device Engineer (current).
The 3 buildings clearly came down due to controlled demolition.
Petition Signatories
Gavin Huhoff
Rodgau
Gavin Huhoff
Rodgau
Bachelor of Metal Production Technology and Operations (CCI)
When I just saw the condition of all the steel girders around the accident scene - obviously cut at a diagonal - it was enough evidence for me to not believe the official story. Such clean cuts on beams are not the result of a cleaning-up operation. All these steel girders are muted witnesses of thermite explosives.
Mattias Olsson
Ludvika, Sweden
Occupation: Cad-Drawer
Education: Bergsskolan
Mattias Olsson
Bergsskolan
Ludvika, Sweden
Occupation: Cad-Drawer
I Studied 4 years for a engineer degree in metallurgy and materials. I now make 3D models and schematics for steel products in the mining business.
It is obvious that the conspiracy theory called the 'official story' is a big lie and that false flag attacks have been used thousands of time in history to manipulate the public. But more and more people are opening their eyes to them now and that is good. The official story is against the laws of science and the truth must come to light, it simply can't continue like this or I'm getting really scared of our future.
David Lancaster
Coventry, United Kingdom
Occupation: Graphic Design
Education: HNC Mechanical Engineering
David Lancaster
HNC Mechanical Engineering
Coventry, United Kingdom
Occupation: Graphic Design
Alex A. Anderson
San Pablo, CA
Occupation: Union Sheet Metal Worker
Education: Applied Science Degree
Alex A. Anderson
Applied Science Degree
San Pablo, CA
Occupation: Union Sheet Metal Worker
I have 20 years experience in hi-rise building construction, HVAC fab and installation, metal roofs. I worked the 64 story Millennium Tower in San Francisco in 2008 , the highest so far, and many others.
I can see every day how a skyscraper is built. There is no way it could crumble like it was made of sand. Those buildings were full of explosives, and there's not enough energy in an airplane to do that kind of damage, is my opinion. That the official story of 9/11 is far from true, we need the truth and we need to punish the real perpetrators.
Russell A. Montgomery
Houston, TX
Russell A. Montgomery
Houston, TX
I am a member of the general public who would like to see a new investigation to happen.
There are too many questions and no real official answers.
Lee Dahle
Henderson, NV
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering
Lee Dahle
BS Mechanical Engineering
Henderson, NV
Occupation: Retired
Born 1950, graduated UC Berkeley in 1975. Worked in Silicon Valley from 1976-1992. Moved to southern Nevada in 1992. Got involved with land development and construction of custom homes and commercial buildings. Retired from engineering in 2008.
Steel and concrete do not turn to dust at temperatures that were present. Additionally, the wasn't enough heat to bring down any of the builds. In my opinion, if the government can get away with this it can get away with just about anything it wants to do to us.
Jesse M. Ostapec
Chatham, ON, Canada
Occupation: Quality Engineer
Education: Fanshawe college
Jesse M. Ostapec
Fanshawe college
Chatham, ON, Canada
Occupation: Quality Engineer
The events of 9/11 shoulden't even be considered a conspericy theory. I have a passion for truth, and the events of 9/11 is still very relevant in our world today. The thing that inspired me to join ae911truth was the ballsy move of opening up monorail on ground zero. I see it as a slap in the the face to anyone who lost their life on that day. I remember watching 9/11 on the news the day it happened, and would love to see some sort of investigation into the events of that day, or at least building 7. The people of this contenent need to wake up, and understand that the real culprits of the tragity have never been brought to justice, or recognized. This is the first step and I want to help get the ball rolling.
Cristina Ponte
Wilmington, DE
Occupation: Metallurgical Engineer/Failure Analyst
Education: BS Materials Science & Engineering, Lehigh University, 2012
Cristina Ponte
BS Materials Science & Engineering, Lehigh University, 2012
Wilmington, DE
Occupation: Metallurgical Engineer/Failure Analyst
I graduated from Lehigh University Materials Science & Engineering Department in 2012. I have now spent 2 years working on failure analysis of all kinds of materials.
I believe in scientific evidence and we deserve a real investigation. They should be welcoming a debate and discussion if there is nothing to hide.
Bradley S. Walls
New Market, MD
Occupation: Iron Fabrication
Education: Trade School
Bradley S. Walls
Trade School
New Market, MD
Occupation: Iron Fabrication
Ten years of professional metalwork, working with structural builds(certified in MD for structural Spray Arc MIG weding process)
An easy route for explaining the track of the fall. A free fall destruction of a building is much like electricity, they take the path of least resistance. Controlled demolition is a strict design principle on keeping the structure within itself, a process of confinement when working especially within close bounds of other structures. What we saw on all three structures were the strict principles of controlled demolition.
Ric Hampsom
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Metallurgical Engineer
Education: BS Materials Engineering & Metallurgy, University of Sheffield England, 1992
Ric Hampsom
BS Materials Engineering & Metallurgy, University of Sheffield England, 1992
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Metallurgical Engineer
BS Materials Engineering and Metallurgy, University of Sheffield, England, 1992. Materials engineering has numerous courses on failure analysis and the properties and mechanisms of failure of materials.
I am focused on fact based evidence. Essentially steel and concrete do not fail in the way portrayed by the official reports. Failure of steel is ductile; it can soften and stretch, but doesn't fail like breaking glass unless extremely cold. A hydrocarbon fire (e.g. aircraft fuel) cannot produce enough energy to compromise an entire building. The building would have partially failed, and the lower unburnt floors would have provided a huge amount of resistance to collapse. The collapse certainly wouldn't have occurred at free fall speeds. Bottom line: Nanothermite? Explosives? Who knows. That's the point. A non-biased, open sourced investigation that actually includes the collapse of building 7 should be done. All computer models, assumptions and input data should be open to the public and subject to peer scrutiny. This is what is called 'science'. We could use a whole lot more of it. We need a truth and reconciliation commission. The people that died that day and are still dying deserve better.
Joe Mcvicker, AAS, AS
Spencer, IN
Occupation: Union Ironworker
Education: AAS App. Tech, AS Business Admin.
Joe Mcvicker, AAS, AS
AAS App. Tech, AS Business Admin.
Spencer, IN
Occupation: Union Ironworker
Structural Iron worker for 11 years. Graduated at the top of my class. Foreman for the last 7 years. Involved and trained in all aspects of steel building fabrication, construction, erection,and relevant metallurgy. Studied the case of Sept 11, since early 2002.
All evidence points to some form of controlled demolition. No questions about it. The lies are miles deep. This was the false flag event needed to begin the much needed 'war on terror'. The war on terror and the associated laws passed are essential to the coup' taking place in America. The U.S. constitution is being systematically deconstructed and made irrelevant. All because of a 'war on a tactic'. Just like the war on drugs, there is no real, known enemy. There is no end, just endless possibilities for further usurpation.
Pete Terpak, BSMET
Mountaintop, PA
Occupation: Business Consultant
Education: Penn State University
Pete Terpak, BSMET
Penn State University
Mountaintop, PA
Occupation: Business Consultant
I hold a BSMET from Penn State University. The disciplines that I have studied in theory, lab, and profession include metallurgy, truss design, strength of material, statics, dynamics, kinematic design, etc.. I wrote my senior thesis on creep deformation of materials.
Everything that I have viewed from both sides of this debate and countless documentaries convince me more and more every day that there is something wrong with the official explanation of events. Anyone who has a basic understanding of physics can look at any of the three building fall and know that is simply not possible at that rate. The explanation of the way that the towers fell (specifically the trusses failed) does not make sense to me as someone who has designed trusses.
Allen Whitehead
Elma, WA
Allen Whitehead
Elma, WA
I have a liberal arts bachelor degree in critical thinking.
I have reviewed many articles about the 911 attack and a lot does not add up, especially building 7.
Brian E. Debonee
Manchester, CT
Occupation: Machinist (Disabled Now)
Education: Some college
Brian E. Debonee
Some college
Manchester, CT
Occupation: Machinist (Disabled Now)
trades in: offset printing, small machine repair, machining, computer repair, and computer programming in Basic, and Quick Basic.
When the government got rid of the evidence, and denied everything, I knew then that America was and is a terrorist nation. I have no allegiance to this country anymore. 911 showed me how much our government cares about it's citizens. I now understand why Americans are detested all around the world. What can one say when they can not even trust their own government to safeguard them.
Keith M. Henley-Smith
Melbourne
Occupation: Research Manager
Education: degreed & licensed
Keith M. Henley-Smith
degreed & licensed
Melbourne
Occupation: Research Manager
Over forty years in the Electric steel-making industry as a Melting shop Manager and Technical Director, have developed steel grades and alloys. Now working in R&D in Matmor a unique metal producing technology.
"I recently watched a presentation on the History channel entitled ""the missing evidence."" It took the view that the whole thing was caused by two airplanes. I have never believed this, but I thought it was wise to watch another opinion by a leading Nuclear Physicist from the US and another expert from the UK. At first I was a bit unsure and that they may be some credibility to the 'Official NIST' version. As the experts got into their presentations it became obvious that they knew nothing at all about metals, in particular structural steels and aluminium. I have been employed in the Steel industry for over forty years and have made thousands of tonnes of Rebar grade on electric arc furnaces in the UK, Germany and Australia so I think I may know a bit about that stuff. I also know quite a lot about Aluminium melting and casting. When I heard what these two Experts had to suggest caused the failure of the twin towers I was staggered. How on earth can anyone who is supposed to educated in sciences come up with such rubbish? An interesting thing was that neither of them mentioned WTC7!"
Scott G. Murray
Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Occupation: Non Destructive Testing Technician
Scott G. Murray
Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Occupation: Non Destructive Testing Technician
Twenty years in the materials engineering and NDT sector; Fifty years on this planet.
Building Seven did not just fall down on its own . I have watched footage of this building and other buildings collapsing at near freefall speed into its own footprint and have no doubt whatsoever that this was a controlled demolition. The evidence is overwhelming.
Martin J. Mckinnie
North Ogden, UT
Occupation: Dental Technician
Martin J. Mckinnie
North Ogden, UT
Occupation: Dental Technician
Trained Dental Ceramist, with extensive knowledge in metallurgy, Cad-Cam technology and ceramics. 40 years experience and currently retired. Haven't been asleep since the Kennedy assassination.
Our whole corrupt government is now based on these lies. The truth must come out so we can start a new course and establish a true government for the people not corporations. These kind of lies have created a government that makes it impossible for honest government employee's cannot survive.
John E. Basford
Southampton, NY
Occupation: Engineer/Blacksmith
Education: Secondary Modern
John E. Basford
Secondary Modern
Southampton, NY
Occupation: Engineer/Blacksmith
I am predominantly a self educated man. I only took from school that which I needed from it. The ability to read, write and count.. All else, I deemed as propaganda. I have studied marine engineering, mechanical engineering, history and science on my own terms since leaving education. I have written a book and held multiple licences for different vehicles. I have some military training and extensive firearms experience.
9/11 was a highly complex, exquisitely orchestrated and scientifically technical operation carried out by extremely professional operatives. State of the art military equipment and highly competent personnel were employed to bring about the destruction of that which was engineered not to be destroyed. 19 barely trained Arabs who were not qualified to fly a single engine aircraft armed with box cutters performed maneuvers in airliners that would have made veteran combat pilots break out in a cold sweat and scored direct hits on their targets...? Yeah right!
Timothy A. Kotlensky
Houston, TX
Occupation: Professional Archaeologist
Education: MS
Timothy A. Kotlensky
MS
Houston, TX
Occupation: Professional Archaeologist
I am a professional archaeologist in the practice of cultural resources management. I am also an independent researcher of historic industrial sites and material culture with a focus on the history of iron- and steel-making.
I am interested in collaborating with other professionals to develop a physical and online archive of documents, reliable and vetted eyewitness testimonies, and artifacts associated with the destruction of WTC 1, 2, and 7 that demonstrate the likelihood that other, officially-unaccounted means were employed to destroy World Trade Center 1, 2, and 7 on 9/11. I believe that my experience as a professional manager of archaeological collections would be useful to these ends and would help further the goals of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth.
Robert Joos
Wimbledon, ND
Occupation: Farmer
Education: HS
Robert Joos
HS
Wimbledon, ND
Occupation: Farmer
Lifetime experience with metal fabrication and repair of machinery.
Steel and concrete buildings cannot collapse into rubble from building fires, it's impossible.
Austin Whitehead
St Peters, MO
Occupation: Welding Student
Austin Whitehead
St Peters, MO
Occupation: Welding Student
I am a welding student and deal with melted steel everyday.
Towers don't just fall the way they did on 9-11. We are not getting the truth from the media or the government which is not uncommon today. The government and the government controlled media is trying to cover something up that should not be covered up.
Alberto Cubero
PalauSolita I Plegamans, Spain
Alberto Cubero
PalauSolita I Plegamans, Spain
Went to school in London till the age of 16. I've been working as an aluminum window and door installer for more than 20 years.
The evidence is overwhelming. 9/11 was NOT what we were told. The official version just doesn't make any sense. WTC 7, what made it fall like it did? The Twin Towers, blown to dust. By what action? The steel melted beams. How did they melt? How could these three buildings fall so fast, practically disintegrating on their way down? The world needs to know. The official version is obsolete.
Anthony T. Dibenedetto
Newbury, MA
Occupation: Machinist
Education: TRADE SCHOOL. SOME COLLEGE WORK.
Anthony T. Dibenedetto
TRADE SCHOOL. SOME COLLEGE WORK.
Newbury, MA
Occupation: Machinist
A machinist with 30 years experience. Starting from manual to C.N.C. systems. Experience working with various exotic materials ig. Stellite, molybdenum. inconel and more. Tool and die design including fabrication of components with tolerances of +,- .ooo1 in. 0.0025mm. fabrications' predominately for D.O.D.
I am aware of what slag produced via Thermite looks like.
Jason Lawless
Ayr, ON, Canada
Occupation: Teacher
Education: Post Secondary Degree
Jason Lawless
Post Secondary Degree
Ayr, ON, Canada
Occupation: Teacher
Canadian Welding Bureau Certified Structural Steel Welder, 3 YEARS Structural Welding and Cutting experience; BA Geography McMaster University; BEd Brock University; Minor in French
Official story contradicts irrefutable laws of physics.
Dennis Biswane
Grave, VT
Dennis Biswane
Grave, VT
Studied for several years in Met al. Service engineer.
False flag (controlled demolition) Obvious inside job.
Doug Mackerman
Phoenix, AZ
Doug Mackerman
Phoenix, AZ
I am a software engineer by trade and have studied metallurgy although not certified in any (structural) discipline.
I do not believe in the official explanation of the events of 9/11. I believe buildings 1, 2 and 7 were brought down by controlled demolition. I had visited WTC 2 several months prior to 9/11 and thought it odd that the elevators would not take me to all floors. At the time I believed that it was because the spaces were being built out, but now I believe that it would have been necessary in order to strategically place thermite charges. I believe a serious investigation is necessary.
Suzanne M. Klitgaard
Redding, CA
Suzanne M. Klitgaard
Redding, CA
A mother, wife, in school currently in Welding, Metallurgy, Fabrication. Was in Construction in my 20,s, the Food Industry in my 30,s. A truck driver in my 40,s. Now going to college to becoming a Certified Welder-Artist. Studying Herpetology as a hobby. Animal rescue from time to time. Working with Recovery people from time to time. on my spirituality.
911 has always had a BIG FAT question mark attached well before the Twin Towers and Building 7 came perfectly tumbling down. I am very matter of fact and blunt, leaving emotion as a secondary. In the 80,s is when my faith went south and questioned pretty much everything. Today I have come to understanding fear. The evidence is clear...right in front of my face. Why so many people are acting like lemmings boggle my mind. Education and awareness is key to doing something about the truth.It must be exposed. Uncovered. Investigated. The 911 event was in the making YEARS before it took place...
Ericah Thomas
Houston, TX
Occupation: Fabrication
Education: Associates degree. Certified welding inspector
Ericah Thomas
Associates degree. Certified welding inspector
Houston, TX
Occupation: Fabrication
For the past 12 years I've been directly involved in the fabrication of large scale industrial oilfield equipment. Specifically metallurgy and structural integrity, weldability, and compatibility of different grades steel.
On 9/11/2001 I was 15 years old. At the time I believed what I was told regarding the event. That 'bad guys' hijacked planes and crashed them into the towers causing them to collapse. However upon completing high school and college and entering the workforce I ended up in structural fabrication. After being surrounded by steel & fabrication for over a decade now, and conducting my own tests and experiments on fatigue and failure I've come to my own conclusion regarding the collapse of the two towers and WTC 7 which is seldom spoken about. I've researched the grades of steels used in the World Trade Centers construction, and found they were standard materials such as ASTM A36, and ASTM 242 among about 10 other grades. Knowing the yield point of the steel grades in question in addition to fact that melting point is around 2700F and that jet fuel burns at a maximum temp of 1500F, I can say with 100% certainty that it's physically and mechanically impossible that the steel was weakened to the point of collapse due to fire caused by the jet fuel weakening the steel beams (which were also coated with fire retardant). Granted plain Jane carbon steel and even HSLA steel can lose some of its strength at temperatures much lower than its melting point, but there were pools and rivers of molton steel. Fire just can't do that to steel. When we weld HSLA plate it had to be preheated for extended periods of time depending on the specific material. I'm talking about a propane rosebud placed an inch from the surface of a plate and burning at high temps for more than an hour just to prepare the piece for welding. Regarding WTC7, which I had never even heard of until about 3 years ago (thanks to AE911), it's unbelievably obvious that the building fell at free fall speed which would be impossible to do unless there were no lower floors adding resistance and slowing the fall. Meaning those lower floors of resistance had to have their structural support severed. At the very minimum the citizens of the United States, especially the victims and their families of 9/11 deserve an outside investigation of what really happened to the three buildings. I believe the two towers and building 7 are the only buildings in the history of modern construction that have been brought down due to fire.
Zachary Richards
Middleton, NS, Canada
Zachary Richards
Middleton, NS, Canada
Being a carpenter for some time and now a machinist, I have basic knowledge on structures and metallurgy. I have worked on and understand how large commercial buildings are constructed and built to be fire resistant and almost fireproof. With this knowledge I believe it is impossible that the Twin Towers and Building 7 were brought down due to fires.
It is quite clear that the three buildings on 9/11 were brought down in a controlled demolition. A proper and honest investigation on the events of 9/11 needs to be done so the world can know the truth.
Ryan Barnes
Muncie, IN
Ryan Barnes
Muncie, IN
Husband, father, worker. Know when I'm being lied to.
We were and are being lied to. It's quite absurd really that they think we are this gullible.
Thomas J. Sloane, CWI
Canyon Lake, TX
Occupation: Metallurgist, Welding Expert, Certified Welding Inspector, Struc
Education: University of Texas at San Antonio
Thomas J. Sloane, CWI
University of Texas at San Antonio
Canyon Lake, TX
Occupation: Metallurgist, Welding Expert, Certified Welding Inspector, Struc
Welding expert. AWS certified welding inspector. Structural Steel inspector (AWS D1.1). Metallurgist
I highly doubt the structural integrity of the buildings were heated beyond a yield point that would cause near free-fall speed of the towers' destruction.
Mark J. Smith
Braintree
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Education: student
Mark J. Smith
student
Braintree
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
It's blatantly obvious that there was a huge '3rd wheel' involved in the destruction of the towers, sadly, I believe that the 3rd wheel was the US government.
Michael H. Bratonja
Mequon, WI
Michael H. Bratonja
Mequon, WI
45 years working steel and its alloys and some metallurgy and metalography classes in college.
A lot of nonsense. I know what happens with steel and have worked with it from its beginning as an ore to its final product.