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
David Haraldseid, Engineer
MS
Watching the WTC twin towers destruction, live on television, I was of course shocked thinking of the lives that were lost at that moment. I also thought that…
David Haraldseid, Engineer
MS
Aksdal, Rogaland, Norway
B.S. Safety Engineer B.S. Petroleum Engineer B.S. Environmental Engineer M.S. Offshore Technology Engineering (specialization in Envrionmental Engineering) All degrees from the University in Stavanger, Norway
Watching the WTC twin towers destruction, live on television, I was of course shocked thinking of the lives that were lost at that moment. I also thought that the engineers that constructed the building must have made a terrible structural error. Two months ago I saw a video of WTC 7 for the first time from the events on 9/11/2001, and I got an awful feeling. I realized immediately that I was watching a preplanned destruction of the building. What was shown was simply not something that a terrorist organization could accomplish. The only organization that had the sophistication to pull off what happened on 9/11 are sitting in the White House in Washington D.C. This compelled me to search on the internet to learn more about the events surrounding 9/11. It is too obvious that the facts presented by ae9/11truth.org and 911truth.org are a frightening reality that one day, all of us must accept. The question to answer now is; what can I do about it? As an individual there is little I can do, especially when the Congress of the United States are somehow controlled and manipulated. As a member of a group, we may be able to take action that will save the United States of America from a future far away from peace, freedom, and democracy.
Mark E. Lillie
Retired Explosives Engineer
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1991.
As an explosives engineer, the most telling feature of the events of 9/11 was the collapse of Building 7. It appears to me to be quite evident that…
Mark E. Lillie
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Arizona State University, 1991.
Careywood, ID
Occupation: Retired Explosives Engineer
I hold a BSE in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University. I am now retired, but I spent most of my career in the manufacture, or disassembly of explosives and explosive devices. I have worked on a number of high profile programs such as the Space Shuttle, Peacekeeper and Trident D5 ballistic missiles. I have managed ordinance demilitarization operations, and have invented two families of novel commercial blasting agents. During the course of my career, I have personally set millions of pounds of explosives and performed everything from small scale test shots, to million pound plus mine production shots.
As an explosives engineer, the most telling feature of the events of 9/11 was the collapse of Building 7. It appears to me to be quite evident that Building 7 collapsed as a result of a controlled demolition, and not as a result of aircraft colliding with either of the towers. Furthermore, the fact that portions of the limited investigation that have been performed are being withheld from the public clearly demonstrates that there is need for an independent investigation to honestly report all of the facts to the American people.
Daniel F. Allen
Computer Programmer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983.
I can distinguish genuine science from fake science by one simple quality. Genuine science does not require us to suspend reasoning or ignore evidence. The Architects and Engineers…
Daniel F. Allen
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983.
Houston, TX
Occupation: Computer Programmer
I have a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
I can distinguish genuine science from fake science by one simple quality. Genuine science does not require us to suspend reasoning or ignore evidence. The Architects and Engineers science is clear as a bell, but NIST? It's obvious their report is incoherent. This is just the beginning of the difference between the science of the Architects and Engineers and the politics and incompetence of NIST.
Dr. Adrian H. Krieg Cmfge, PhD, CMfgE
Cerified Mfg. Eng # 0905752
The by government published information is not credible. The supposition that steel structured buildings can collapse in a downward linear line into themselves is impossible without the use…
Dr. Adrian H. Krieg Cmfge, PhD, CMfgE
Cerified Mfg. Eng # 0905752
Bradenton, FL
My doctorate is Cultural Doctorate in Manufacturing Science, I am SME certified. I am an expert witness, and I have been certified for over 20 years. I also have over 20 U.S. Patents.
The by government published information is not credible. The supposition that steel structured buildings can collapse in a downward linear line into themselves is impossible without the use of explosives.
Charles Mears
Architect
BA Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1991
I support the call for a new investigation into 9/11.
Charles Mears
BA Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1991
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Architect
BA Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1991
I support the call for a new investigation into 9/11.
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.
James W. Broadbent, MArch
M Arch, Univ of Oregon
There is clearly enough doubt about the facts that a new investigation should begin. Especially considering the two wars that followed, with 9/11 as a pretext.
James W. Broadbent, MArch
M Arch, Univ of Oregon
Jackson, WY
Architectural intern for regional design firm for past 3 years. Work primarily on residential design.
There is clearly enough doubt about the facts that a new investigation should begin. Especially considering the two wars that followed, with 9/11 as a pretext.
William Washburn, Project Manager
MSEE University of Southern California
The physics of the facts don't match the government analysis of what happened.
William Washburn, Project Manager
MSEE University of Southern California
Santa Maria, CA
Retired from US government service. Over 30 years of DoD combined government and contractor experience. BSEE from Cal Poly Pomona, MSEE from USC.
The physics of the facts don't match the government analysis of what happened.
Ignacio Manresa
Architect
ETSAM
A friend of mine and I elaborated a model that could replicate the official version of the events in the computer, and there is no way that a…
Ignacio Manresa
ETSAM
Madrid
Occupation: Architect
Son of an architect and grandson of engineer. All my family is full of architects and engineers, expert in structural analysis and construction myself. I studied as all we do in Spain lots of structural analysis. My final project with and A score was about a tower in the desert involved in with the experts in the field. In my career in Yaeger and Jordan and in other construction companies such as CEC and OCISA (old ACS). I have collaborated in many projects mainly in the field of construction and restoration.
A friend of mine and I elaborated a model that could replicate the official version of the events in the computer, and there is no way that a commercial airplane could completely destroy into dust these buildings. Many events in the history of US wars have been based on similar events that the official version could never justify until the truth is exposed too late for people to care about. Just an unfortunate event that the mass media accepted as it is and that the people care less and less to solve (so there is a problem with the official disclosure of events that must be solved no matter what). Just the truth and nothing else deserve the people.
Dennis L. Lippert, Architect
Montana State University
The way the buildings collapsed was more like a planned implosion rather than an impact such as a jet airliner.
Dennis L. Lippert, Architect
Montana State University
Missoula, MT
I specialize in log and log integrated architecture. I started out as a stained glass artist and went back to school and finished my architecture degree. I apprenticed in San Francisco, and moved back to my home town, Missoula. I still do stained glass in my spare time.
The way the buildings collapsed was more like a planned implosion rather than an impact such as a jet airliner.
Michael J. Langford, MSNE, MSBA, BSEE
Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst
B.S, Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma U
This event needs an independent unbiased investigation, which I have supported and requested from my government representatives since the first report disappointed me. We're engineers trained in the…
Michael J. Langford, MSNE, MSBA, BSEE
B.S, Electrical Engineering, Oklahoma U
White Rock, NM
Occupation: Senior Nuclear Safety Analyst
BS Electrical Engineering, MS Nuclear Engineering, MS Business Administration, and other post-graduate work. 50 years in work force.
This event needs an independent unbiased investigation, which I have supported and requested from my government representatives since the first report disappointed me. We're engineers trained in the United States. We cannot be so easily bamboozled. No, the statute of limitations is not passed, and we have not forgotten.
Daniel R. Clark, MS
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UW-Madison
I believe in the laws of physics, and in physical evidence. It is very difficult to reconcile the speed and symmetry of the collapses with anything other than…
Daniel R. Clark, MS
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UW-Madison
Auburn, NY
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UW-Madison, 1982. I am a former employee of NIST -- Center for Building Technology, Mechanical Systems and Controls Division, National Bureau of Standards, 1982-1986. I have worked as an industrial R&D engineer for the 22 years since then.
I believe in the laws of physics, and in physical evidence. It is very difficult to reconcile the speed and symmetry of the collapses with anything other than controlled demolition.
Petition Signatories
Charles G. Hanna, Engineering Cons
Denville, NJ
Occupation: Construction Consulting
Education: Bach. of Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech
Charles G. Hanna, Engineering Cons
Bach. of Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech
Denville, NJ
Occupation: Construction Consulting
Author of published book: How To Manage the Design & Construction of Your Own Home ... Or Anything Else! Managed worldwide construction for Ingersoll-Rand, and Director of Engineering for Revlon's worldwide facilities. Also received national recognition for major construction with Conoco. En route to engineering degree, was a journeyman bricklayer in NYC. Have provided forensic studies as an engineering consultant to determine building failures.
I was able to believe that a plane hit the twin towers, but could not comprehend any forces including localize heat at a high level that could bring the towers to collapse. I have never seen any explanation of why building #7 collapsed. In fact, I was not even aware that a third building had been destroyed ... based upon any mass media coverage. I only learned about the third building and evidence of explosive remnants years later. I know we have more to learn about what really happened.
Jesse R. Kineman, Nuclear Engineer
Seattle, WA
Education: MS Nuclear Engineering, BS Physics
Jesse R. Kineman, Nuclear Engineer
MS Nuclear Engineering, BS Physics
Seattle, WA
Practicing nuclear and structural engineer; MS fusion engineering Georgia Institute of Technology); teacher of physics and mathematics; BS Physics (University of California at Los Angeles)
As the dreadful events on 9/11/2001 unfolded I was keenly aware that I was watching a planned spectacle, much like the Kennedy assassination. It was poorly coordinated, in my opinion, because there were so many glaring inconsistencies with the common assumption that we were under attack (an opinion formed too quickly and too emphatically to evade close scrutiny), such as the very obvious fact that two jet planes under human pilot control could not strike such relatively narrow targets so consistently (the first one I almost accepted as blind luck, but when the second hit in just the same way I knew they were electronically guided). The really obvious thing for me was the ill-disguised detonations timed (poorly in my opinion) to suggest that it was the planes that brought down the towers when this was not possible. I remember remarking to my engineer colleagues that there was no way the buildings would collapse: They withstood impact and the thick black smoke was clear indication that the fires were oxygen-starved and relatively cool (well below the melting point of steel). Sounds of explosions could be heard over several news feeds, each building collapsed in a very rapid and controlled way, and the demolitions were performed too soon after the planes struck. A third building, much smaller than the towers, was brought down even though it was not hit. I am sure there were good reasons for bringing it down, but did the people who did this really think no one would notice?
Dik R. Bartholomew
Sedona, AZ
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering
Dik R. Bartholomew
BS Mechanical Engineering
Sedona, AZ
Received Eng Degree From Louisiana State University class of 1963. Worked For 2 aerospace companies a total of 32 years. Held many positions, mostly in manufacturing engineering for defense systems.
I have done extensive research on this subject & have viewed most of the material available online. There can be no doubt that the trade center buildings were not brought down by fires: They were in fact downed by high explosives in a complex controlled demolition.
Daniel P. Burns, PE
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Education: BSCE
Daniel P. Burns, PE
BSCE
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Civil Engineer with experience in highway design and transportaion facilities. Recieved degree from Univ. North Carolina at Charlotte, 1993. Military service in United States Army
The circumstances regarding the insurance policy taken for Bldg. 7, the statements made on record by emergency personel, reporters, and the owner of that bldg. all point to a pre-planned demo. Obviously the way it failed without being impacted pretty much proves that explosives were used. Unfortunately, in light of our foriegn policy towards the middle east and the Homeland Security Act following 9/11, which is really a way for the government to control US citizens, indicates that this was an inside job - false flag event. God help us all.
Shelton R. Hendriex
Cincinnati, OH
Education: B.I.E., Engineering, Georgia Tech
Shelton R. Hendriex
B.I.E., Engineering, Georgia Tech
Cincinnati, OH
Worked 27 years in various engineering capacities (industrial engineer, IT engineering, process control engineering); today I serve mankind in the health field as a Naturopathic Doctor and Herbalist
My obvious opinion is that this was without doubt a controlled take-down of the towers. Working in the steel industry for years, we all know that jet fuel cannot produce temperatures high enough to melt or weaken steel beams to the point of a total collapse. No one to date can explain the collapse of building #7; Big RED FLAG of pre-planning.
Christoph Ax, Dipl.-Ing.
Darmstadt, HE, Germany
Education: Diplom Ingenieur
Christoph Ax, Dipl.-Ing.
Diplom Ingenieur
Darmstadt, HE, Germany
I studied high rise buildings with Prof. Behnisch in Darmstadt. Diploma in 1982. Until 1991 I worked with BGS Frankfurt, Germany, main project: leader of the planning team for the reconstruction of the New Opera in Frankfurt (destroyed by fire in 1987) ...
Debris of a collapse cannot fly upwards and collapse in free-fall speed - it is impossible! WTC #7 was not hit by a plane! WTC must have been demolished by explosives, as many eye witnesses testified. Beams were welded to the core, joints would rather have been broken by pancaking floors, than having impact on massive core columns to destroy them. The core should have remained, but it did not! The structure was calculated for hurricanes (category 5: 155 mph or 250km/h). Kerosine-fire cannot melt steel, only weaken it. Wind forces were far away from category 5 on 9/11.
Fred L. Aeilts, BSEE, LLD
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Realtor
Education: BSEE
Fred L. Aeilts, BSEE, LLD
BSEE
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Realtor
BSEE from U of Utah 1968. Anti-submarine warfare pilot 1970 - 1974 United States Navy. Dr. of Law degree (LLD) 1978. Realtor since then.
The official NIST report is an obvious cover-up. One doesn't have to be an architect or engineer to see that the three buildings were not brought down by the hijacked airliners. The evidence for the use of thermate to bring down the buildings is overwhelming.
Thomas F. Kelly, Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Karlsruhe, BW, Germany
Education: Communications Engineering
Thomas F. Kelly, Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Communications Engineering
Karlsruhe, BW, Germany
Studied Communications Engineering @ Fachhochschule Karlsruhe then 7.5 years experience in servers/networks as support engineer, 2 years in pharmaceutical industry as network admin, since 2000 engineering application hosting and storage systems in several projects.
The towers were obviously brought down by explosives. Why can't we find people/witnesses who used to work in WTC who saw something in the months prior to 9/11, like maintenance works going on etc.? One of the german victims (Klaus Bothe) who died in one of the planes crashed into WTC, used to live right around the corner where I live....
Aleem Adil, MBA, BE
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Education: M.B.A,B.E
Aleem Adil, MBA, BE
M.B.A,B.E
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Working as IT Engineer in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia. I completed my Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and I have an M.B.A in IT & HR from IIBM, India.
The truth should be revealed openly to the world. Then legal action shloud be taken against who are behind this.
Kyle Nilsen, Engineer And Pro
Wichita, KS
Education: MS Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Nilsen, Engineer And Pro
MS Mechanical Engineering
Wichita, KS
Graduate with a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, currently working as a project manager and engineer.
It is apparent to me and other professionals I know that the official story and 9/11 commission overlooked and ignored any evidence showing the obvious cause of this disaster and that is a false flag event. With no mention of Building 7, molten steel or free-fall speeds of the collapse, leading to the conclusion that this is a classic case of the guilty investigating their own crime!
Christian Jensen, BA
BagsvRd, Copenhagen, Denmark
Education: B.A., Electronics, DTU
Christian Jensen, BA
B.A., Electronics, DTU
BagsvRd, Copenhagen, Denmark
I did my degree at the Technical University of Denmark in the field of electronics. I have been self employed most of my working life, mainly in the field of acoustics and sound. Later I have done freelance consulting. Today I am employed as CTO for a company doing consumer electronics.
Although I have studied electronics, and not construction I have still had many of the basic physics-courses offered by DTU. Although university level physics is not necessary to understand the very basic physical laws involved in the collapse of buildings. And in my opinion there is no doubt, whatsoever, that the official story - especially around building 7 - is invalid. When one starts to look at the evidence presented by my colleagues around the world, it becomes absolutely clear that a fresh, INDEPENDENT, investigation is necessary. Even if one subtracts the usual conspiracy-theories around such event, and even if only 10% of the evidence is valid, it is still more than enough to initiate another inquiry.
Craig Dostie, J.o.a.t.m.o.n.
Truckee, CA
Education: BA- Communications, BSEE (1981)U of Mich
Craig Dostie, J.o.a.t.m.o.n.
BA- Communications, BSEE (1981)U of Mich
Truckee, CA
I am a Michigan native who worked radio for eight years. I acquired a Univ. of Michigan EE degree, and worked as an engineer for eight years. A am now a Publisher - Free lance writer/consultant.
The official report is suspect.
Eugene I. Nikitin, Engineering Cons
Voronezh, Voronezh Reg., Russian Federation
Education: Masters in CE, VSACU
Eugene I. Nikitin, Engineering Cons
Masters in CE, VSACU
Voronezh, Voronezh Reg., Russian Federation
Voronezh State Constructional Design Institute, engineer-constructor / USSR Ministry of Defense, senior officer in technical support / Voronezh Agro-Project Institute, deputy director / NEW RUSSIA CONSULTING LTD, Hong Kong, Construction consulting Director / Voronezh State Architecture-Constructional University, senior lecturer of the department of construction, CE expert
All material evidence should be investigated and any additional studies should be conducted - only for the fact that engineers around the world need to have a complete picture of what occurred and could use this knowledge in the future.
Simon Saba
San Jose, CA
Education: BSc Mechanical Engineering
Simon Saba
BSc Mechanical Engineering
San Jose, CA
(please do not publish) Simon Saba is a mechanical engineering graduate of Suny buffalo. For most of my career, I have been involved in the laser and fiber optic communications industry. Most recently I am the founder and CEO of Saba motors inc, a silicon valley company commercializing plug in electric roadsters.
The collapse of the buildings leaves a lot of questions unanswered and more research is required to understand what really happened and who really was behind the attach.
Paul T. Muller, Engineering Staf
St Petersburg, FL
Education: BSME
Paul T. Muller, Engineering Staf
BSME
St Petersburg, FL
I've been interested in design since I was a kid. I earned my BSME over 10 years ago and am a member of tau beta pi. I passed the EIT exam and plan to get my professional license.
I was awe-struck with the seeming fragility of both the WTC towers. I looked with disbelief at their total collapse. I have always been suspicious about how easily and completely they both came down. I would welcome an investigation to settle once and for all what brought these buildings down.
Stephen C. Smith, BS
Fort Payne, AL
Education: B.S. Engineering, UAB
Stephen C. Smith, BS
B.S. Engineering, UAB
Fort Payne, AL
25 years experience in custom electronic circuit design and software analysis in the field of speech physiology.
Modern steel-framed skyscrapers have never totally collapsed due to fire alone, much less at near free-fall speed in a straight-down fashion. The presence of numerous audible and visible small explosions lends credence to the theory that WTC 1,2, and 7 were all brought down by controlled demolition.
Jorge E. Zambrana, Civil Engineer
La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Education: Civil Engineer, Structural, UMSA La Paz
Jorge E. Zambrana, Civil Engineer
Civil Engineer, Structural, UMSA La Paz
La Paz, La Paz, Bolivia
Occupation: Civil Engineer
30 years experience as structural engineer, water and sewage, bridges, estimates, specs, supervision and consulting designs.
In WTC7 the floors fell down too fast as if they collapsed simultaneously; as a sand castle. It is very suspicious. In WTC1-2 the floors collapsed beginning from up at the roof, as if they were exploded by controlled demolition.
David Isham, MS
San Rafael, CA
Education: MS Computer Science, Cal Poly SLO
David Isham, MS
MS Computer Science, Cal Poly SLO
San Rafael, CA
Received a BS in Environmental Engineering, and then an MS in Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
A modern steel structure skyscraper that collapses in pure symmetrical free fall that was not hit by an airplane?
James A. May, PE
Tulsa, OK
Education: M.S. Environmental Engineering, Universi
James A. May, PE
M.S. Environmental Engineering, Universi
Tulsa, OK
1966-1968 High School, Alma Arkansas 1969-1973 US Army, Military Police 1974-1976 West Arkansas Jr College, Associate Degree !974- 1978 University of Arkansas, B.S Environmental Science 1978-1980 University of Arkansas, M.S. Environmental Engineering 1980-1981 Corps of Engineers 1982-1990 Al Young and Associates 1991-2009 Nalco Chemical Company
The Building 7 Trade Center collapse follows all of rules of controlled implosion. I have severe doubt about the official story of the building's collapse.
Timothy A. Blunt, Operations Distr
Grover Beach, CA
Education: B.S.E.E. USC
Timothy A. Blunt, Operations Distr
B.S.E.E. USC
Grover Beach, CA
March 1986-present Electric Distribution Engineer, Pacific Gas and Electric Feb 2003- March 2007 Electrical Engineering Associate, City of Burbank Dec 2002-Jan 2003 Sales Engineer, Lighting Control and Design April 2002-Dec 2002 Sales Representative, Sunset Home Improvements Jan 1999-May 2001 Electrical Engineer, Southern California Edison[[tab]] March 1986-Jan 1999 Electric Distribution Engineer, Pacific Gas and Electric June 1984-March 1986 Engineering Assistant, Los Angeles County
It seems from video tapes that there are many inconsistencies with the official Government opinion about this event.
Peter Jakobsson
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Occupation: Software Engineer
Education: B Eng Aeronautical Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK, 1988
Peter Jakobsson
B Eng Aeronautical Engineering, University of Glasgow, UK, 1988
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Occupation: Software Engineer
Graduated with a B.Eng in Aeronautical Engineering from University of Glasgow in 1988. Qualified flying instructor since 1985 and hold EASA Civil Aviation Commercial Pilot's License. Have accumulated 30 years of experience as a business systems analysis professional and developer for a range of companies in the Oil & Gas sectors, Environmental & Retail.
I'm grateful to AE911 truth for upholding the principles of evidence based science that are consistent with those I encountered during my early undergraduate studies and training. Their questions are my questions and I believe that the institutional ethic is undermined by its implicit endorsement of the destruction of valuable data sets, its dismissal of independent inquiry and its bad faith deployment of institutionalised science to subvert the scientific method. The negligence of a single professional, be they medical, scientific or otherwise can result in a custodial sentence. The negligence of a generation of professionals may result in the loss of faith in evidence-based engineering as a tool for good. As such I feel that AE911Truth better represent me in what I was trained to be 'science' than the institutions do at present. I trust this situation will resolve itself eventually to the benefit of all as it always does, hence my membership.
Jasper J. Tomlinson, MA(Oxon) CEnv MCIWEM MEng
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
Education: MA(Oxon) CEnv MCIWEM MEng
Jasper J. Tomlinson, MA(Oxon) CEnv MCIWEM MEng
MA(Oxon) CEnv MCIWEM MEng
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
BA (physics), MA degrees in 1950s. Long career in applied science and engineering mainly in tropical water resources but including an extended period of management in chemical engineering contracting. A change of direction in 2006 to promotion of molten salt nuclear fission reactor technology. Although now fully retired still quite active with related activities.
Immediate suspicion of the 'official' narrative was allayed by BBC and media reports that special design features of the towers might have made them unusually vulnerable to aircraft impact. It was a couple of years before I learned that Building 7 came down in free fall. This information started me on a search for truth...David Ray Griffin's series of books on this topic have been my best source of well-referenced evidence.
Todd Urick
Davis, CA
Education: BS Civil & Env Engineering, UC Davis
Todd Urick
BS Civil & Env Engineering, UC Davis
Davis, CA
Engineering Major, emphasis in structural and traffic engineering.Involved in non-profit work and non-commercial radioRadio Broadcast/Technical Consultant
Knowing the basics of structural engineering, controlled demolition appears to be one of the only explanations of why WTC building 7 fell--and possibly the towers. Building fires do not cause steel-framed buildings to collapse. I am unclear why the government would not want an independent scientific investigation involving some of the most respected architects and engineers to take place in the absence of solid conclusions drawn in the official 9/11 report.
Ghada Ellithy, PhD, PE
Vicksburg, MS
Occupation: Research Engineer
Education: PhD Engineering, West Virginia University
Ghada Ellithy, PhD, PE
PhD Engineering, West Virginia University
Vicksburg, MS
Occupation: Research Engineer
Over 20 years of experience as a geotechnical engineer. I have my PhD and PE. I am a research engineer and adjunct professor.
Please investigate the very obvious cause of the 3 towers destruction. There is no way these steel towers would fall the way they did other than by controlled demolition.
David M. Rausch, PE
Aurora, CO
Occupation: Design Engineer
Education: BS
David M. Rausch, PE
BS
Aurora, CO
Occupation: Design Engineer
I'm a design engineer.
A new investigation ought to provide independent review.
Abbas Behnambakhsh, PE
New York, NY
Education: BS CE; New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1983
Abbas Behnambakhsh, PE
BS CE; New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1983
New York, NY
I graduated in 1983 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Bachelor degree in science and in civil engineering. I have been working in civil engineering/construction for over 22 years.My main area of work has been in infrastructure construction. I have built with concrete and steel and am very familiar with their physical properties.
It should be evident to all that buildings of such magnitude, which were built over a period of years, can not be brought down by fire and structural damage due to a small portion of these buildings in such a short period of time. (If at all!) The two World Trade Center buildings 1 and 2 were structurally damaged only in a small area compared to their over all foot print. If they were to collapse, it should have been an asymmetric collapse, centered around the corner of the building with most damage. The symmetric collapse of these buildings have been accomplished by other forces. The nature of the damage does not support the official theory. World Trade Center building no. 7, which was not hit by a plane, may have had small structural deficiencies, mainly due to office fire.This building (or parts of it) should not have collapsed under these circumstances.There have been many credible eye witness reports of explosions, as was also being reported at the time by the news media as well, coupled with other evidence, least of which being the apparent chemical foot prints of explosives found throughout the site.The official report is a white wash and a lie. We need a credible investigation by credible impartial parties to discover the truth and bring to the full light of public disclosure.
Tod Nguyen
Parker, CO
Education: bs engineering/comp sci
Tod Nguyen
bs engineering/comp sci
Parker, CO
Concerned citizen.
Never heard about building 7 till now. This is definitely a demolition job. I've taken static class, which is for mechanical engineers to understand how structures are supported in college, and from what I see in the video of that building coming down so synchronously, this must have been a controlled demolition.
Thomas E. Mclaughlin, PE
Seffner, FL
Education: B.S.C.E. Univ Florida
Thomas E. Mclaughlin, PE
B.S.C.E. Univ Florida
Seffner, FL
T. E. McLaughlin, PE, is a practicing highway engineer in Florida, and has been active for 32 years in all phases of the highway design process from route planning, to design, and construction management. His career started with Pasco County, Florida in 1976, and he has worked for a variety of private and governmental agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida D.O.T., and several local government public works departments. His projects have included major highway reconstruction projects (planning, design, and construction management), major intersections, military base security facilities, traffic control systems and devices, and construction management for all types of highway facilities.
This was obviously a controlled demolition. Videos of the collapse show a series of explosions blowing debris outward from the structures.
Jan A. Tijmes, EIT
Houston, TX
Education: Ag/ Civil Engineer
Jan A. Tijmes, EIT
Ag/ Civil Engineer
Houston, TX
Studied engineering at Texas A&M University; graduated with Agricultural Engineering degree (with 1/3 courses in Civil Engineering). Practiced engineering in Florida 3 years, then in CO 2+ years before becoming full-time life-coach & spiritual teacher.
I've read about this for years, watched a few videos on it, and am in touch with enough history of the USA, including what really happened at Pearl Harbor. As an engineer, I can say the buildings collapsed via demolition. You will find a small handful of men who properly masterminded this or allowed it to happen. Add'l, the 'plane' that hit the Pentagon was not a plane.
Allan Racasa, Civil Engineer
Quezon City, MM, Philippines
Education: BS Civil Engineering, DLSU Manila
Allan Racasa, Civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, DLSU Manila
Quezon City, MM, Philippines
Licensed Civil Engineer in the Philippines, degree in BS CE Major in Structural Design, graduate of De La Salle University, Manila. Currently in Design and Construction of residential and commercial structures.
I'd like to know the truth about the 9/11 tragedy, what really transpired within, who shall be responsible for the lives lost, and when will the truth come out? Based on some technical and scientific analysts I've searched and seen on the net (testimonies and videos), it seems that the 9/11 tragedy was planned and executed almost perfectly (before, during, and after). This is evidently shown on the collapse (demolition) of Building 7 and mysterious flight 77 which allegedly hit and damaged the Pentagon. I believe everyone deserves to know the truth.
Kenneth L. Keil, PE
Loveland, CO
Education: MSc Civil Engineering
Kenneth L. Keil, PE
MSc Civil Engineering
Loveland, CO
Professional water/waste-water engineer with 33 years of experience in the planning, design, construction management, operations, and training of water and waste-water facilities.
The many witnesses who heard a multitude of explosions coming from the Twin Towers, the unburnt Koran found in the street, the Arizona and Minnesota FBI reporting of Arabs taking 747 flying lessons before the attack, the fire inside and subsequent collapse of WTC7 after Mr. Silverstein said Pull it., the fairly quick removal of debris from the site before local authorities had a chance to examine the evidence, fuel fires are typically low temperature fires when steel needs 2900 degrees F to melt, and the hundreds of engineers and architects stating the bldgs. shouldn't have collapsed.
John C. Wagner, PE
Sun City, AZ
Education: B.S. Math, Grad School E.E., U of KY
John C. Wagner, PE
B.S. Math, Grad School E.E., U of KY
Sun City, AZ
Pilot; Electrical Engineer in government and utilities; Utility General Manager.
I believe that the buildings were brought down by explosives. I also believe that an enormous conspiracy attends the event which must be investigated exhaustively and the facts laid bare, and those involved and responsible appropriately held accountable.
Patrick Mcmahon, MSBE, MSN, ANP
Harriman, NY
Education: MS Engineer Polytechnic Univ ny
Patrick Mcmahon, MSBE, MSN, ANP
MS Engineer Polytechnic Univ ny
Harriman, NY
MS engineer, R&D plastics and pharma drugs. Instrumentation validation manager. MSN ANP. BS chemistry. USAF officer
I am an engineer and was working at ground zero 9/11/2001, and witnessed the destruction of WTC 7. It was clear to me it was a controlled demolition. The fire department and NYPD were telling us it was coming down all day. There was no structural damage to the outside of that building, with fires from some of the windows on the 3rd floor. I saw this with my own eyes as I was working their on 9/11/2001.