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
Michael Quiana, BArch
B Arch
A brief review of the visual evidence of the collapse of the WTC buildings indicates that more was involved then only planes crashing into the twin towers and…
Michael Quiana, BArch
B Arch
Beacon, NY
Degree from Pratt Institute, worked with design/build and construction companies for 40+ years.
A brief review of the visual evidence of the collapse of the WTC buildings indicates that more was involved then only planes crashing into the twin towers and further investigation is required.
Annamarrie S. Lennings, BSc
Mechanical Engineer
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1990
We need an independent investigation to uncover the full truth of 9/11, specifically with focus on the collapse of the WTC 1, 2 and 7 buildings.
Annamarrie S. Lennings, BSc
BSc Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1990
TikB, Denmark
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineer Educated in 1990 from Helsing'r Teknikum. Worked as an engineer for Munters A/S since 1990.
We need an independent investigation to uncover the full truth of 9/11, specifically with focus on the collapse of the WTC 1, 2 and 7 buildings.
Keith J. Carqueville
Retired
Oklahoma State University
The falling of the three towers defies logic, common sense and science. The truth is being buried and withheld from the American people and the world. We the…
Keith J. Carqueville
Oklahoma State University
Pokolbin, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Retired
Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology - Manufacturing 1986. Quality Assurance Engineer - Parker Hannifin Corporation - Aerospace Group Irvine California 1986-1989. Production Engineer - Britax Automotive Group, NSW Australia 1989-1991. General Manager - Print & Pack Australia, NSW Australia, 1995 - 2000. Business Owner/ Product Development and 15 years of construction/ demolition experience. NSW Australia 2000 - 2021. Retired 2021. Business Owner
The falling of the three towers defies logic, common sense and science. The truth is being buried and withheld from the American people and the world. We the people demand truth and justice to be served to those responsible in perpetrating the lies.
Brian Heagney, MArch
M Arch, Pratt Institute
I'm willing to believe something if I see the facts add up. And so far, the facts are leading me to believe that the buildings were taken down…
Brian Heagney, MArch
M Arch, Pratt Institute
Greensboro, NC
After graduating from Pratt Institute, I spent two years working for an Architecture and Planning firm in Midtown Manhattan. My wife and I realized we missed the South, and we recently moved back to Greensboro, NC where I telecommute and freelance in the field of architectural services and visual simulation. I use 3D CAD and rendering software to create 3D Real-Time Simulations, Sunlight Shadow Renderings, and Verifiable Digital Photomontages (Photosimulations). In my spare time I take on a vast number of personal projects, such as drawing comics. I recently self-published a book cataloging the entire collection of my comic strips Thumbs, which was reviewed by the Comics Journal Online, and featured in The Greensboro News & Record.
I'm willing to believe something if I see the facts add up. And so far, the facts are leading me to believe that the buildings were taken down with explosives.
Michael B. Coleman, AIA
B Arch, UC Berkeley
This has always seemed strange to me, along with the Pentagon attack where no photographs actually show penetration by an airplane. Whether there was a conspiracy or not,…
Michael B. Coleman, AIA
B Arch, UC Berkeley
Oakland, CA
Graduated from Berkeley in 1962 - the beginning of the radical years. HUAC hearings in San Francisco, blatant government lies about Vietnam, CIA involvement in Central and South America, all these things make me very suspicious. The truth needs to be exposed. I'm perfectly happy to accept that no conspiracy happened on 9/11 if it can be demonstrated, but we must know the facts.
This has always seemed strange to me, along with the Pentagon attack where no photographs actually show penetration by an airplane. Whether there was a conspiracy or not, when the government hides facts and information there must be more investigation.
Sandy Harman
50 Years Experence In The Above Bio
The major infrastructure consisted of many steel columns on the order of 3' x 4' at the base, with some wall thicknesses in excess of 6---- These dimensions…
Sandy Harman
Providence, KY
Occupation: 50 Years Experence In The Above Bio
Technical support -Sr. Elect. Tech, Computer Tech, CalTech-JPL. Cryogenics, High Vacuum: JPL, CalTech, Hughes Aircraft. Blasting: Nev, Az, Ky; mining, coal, farming. Metal fabrication, welding: JPL, NASA. Construction: contractor, Ca.
The major infrastructure consisted of many steel columns on the order of 3' x 4' at the base, with some wall thicknesses in excess of 6---- These dimensions in structual steel do not allow for clean breaking ---- Bending- -- OK.---- To say nothing about the structure it supports dropping @32 feet/ per sec / per sec. Another thing --- Each floor of the towers was 1 acre of concrete --- probably 4 to 5 inches thick with at least 6x6x10 steel mesh reinforcement. Yet, all were reduced to a pyroclastic flow that blanketed the island from river to river in ankle deep dust approaching air-float density. Little or no concrete, just dust! Let's not forget the girder that fell into a building a block away! There are many more things that tried to make a liar of Mother Nature on that day, but this will do for now.
Mark Goretsky, PE
degreed & licensed
Mark Goretsky, PE
degreed & licensed
Plainview, NY
Born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1936. Lived through WW2 in Siberia. Graduated as Mechanical Engineer in 1955. Emigrated to Israel in 1972. Emigrated to US in 1986. Got a PE license in NY. Worked as Power Plant Engineer.
Kevin Busch, AIA
Architect
BArch, Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1981
The official description is not convincing.
Kevin Busch, AIA
BArch, Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1981
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Architect
33 years architecture. Business owner 'Busch Architects'
The official description is not convincing.
Martha Iancu, MA
Linguistics/Tesol
M.A. Linguistics/TESL
I was in Romania after the 1977 earthquake, which destroyed and damaged a number of buildings in Bucharest. I saw buildings that had pancaked and know that this…
Martha Iancu, MA
M.A. Linguistics/TESL
King City, OR
Occupation: Linguistics/Tesol
I have led and taught in an intensive English program for international students at a small liberal arts university in Oregon since 1989. I have also studied and taught in Romania.
I was in Romania after the 1977 earthquake, which destroyed and damaged a number of buildings in Bucharest. I saw buildings that had pancaked and know that this is not the process that occurred with the WTC buildings. I support the call for an independent investigation because the public needs to understand what actually happened and the perpetrators must face justice.
Michael Jenkins
Concerned Citizen
I believe the architects and engineers involved with A&E for 911 Truth have demonstrated beyond any doubt that the World Trade Center buildings 1, 2 and 7 were…
Michael Jenkins
Riverbank, CA
Occupation: Concerned Citizen
Certified Structural Welder, FAA Single Engine Fixed Wing Private Pilot with Instrument Rating, Certified Novell Engineer (Computer Networks)
I believe the architects and engineers involved with A&E for 911 Truth have demonstrated beyond any doubt that the World Trade Center buildings 1, 2 and 7 were brought down using controlled demolition. I believe an immediate, unbiased investigation is warranted and must be thoroughly conducted to include all new evidence.
Jason W. Pratt, BSArch
BS Arch, Univ Texas, San Antonio
Not sure how these buildings come down, but the official story seems to be lacking something. Would love to see an impartial investigation occur. Doubtful that such a…
Jason W. Pratt, BSArch
BS Arch, Univ Texas, San Antonio
Austin, TX
I have an architectural degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, 1994, and have worked in the building industry my entire career as a consultant and software professional.
Not sure how these buildings come down, but the official story seems to be lacking something. Would love to see an impartial investigation occur. Doubtful that such a thing ever will happen.
Matthew Kern, Chemical Enginee
Chemical Engineering
By examining the facts of the three buildings that collapsed on 911, the official story appears to be missing some major aspects. Not only was the collapse of…
Matthew Kern, Chemical Enginee
Chemical Engineering
Wilton, CT
I have studied Chemical Engineering and have had work experience in automotive sensors, commercial food production and semiconductor formulation development. I have lived in three countries and am coauthor of one patent and cofounder of two startups. In the summer of 2010, I was a participant of Singularity University.
By examining the facts of the three buildings that collapsed on 911, the official story appears to be missing some major aspects. Not only was the collapse of building 7 completely avoided by mainstream media discussions, but the fact that they fell at free-fall speed, no explosives were officially tested for at ground zero and rubble was removed so quickly after 9/11 begs the question that there is more to the official story than originally suggested. If anything, the fact that so much of the current state of the world in terms of removing of individual freedoms and expanded domestic and international government powers, as a people we should be questioning this catastrophic event more.
Petition Signatories
John Hunziker, Licensed Contractor
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Builder/Appraiser
Education: BS- Finance & Real Estate
John Hunziker, Licensed Contractor
BS- Finance & Real Estate
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Builder/Appraiser
Cynthia L. Gurin, The Summerland G
Stuart, FL
Occupation: Author & Electro-Entopic Product Designe
Cynthia L. Gurin, The Summerland G
Stuart, FL
Occupation: Author & Electro-Entopic Product Designe
I am a principal in a small, multi-disciplined corporation. My ancestors were amongst those who helped build this nation. I have studied extensively, all aspects of the events of both 9/11 and (the three bombs in) the Oklahoma City Bombing, the destructive origins of which appear to be inextricably intertwined. http://64.131.67.10/vbbs/showthread.php?p=1314702
The NIST report, fallacious from the very outset, has been throughly discredited, by professional architects and engineers, by pilots, by the scientists who identified the presence of explosive nano-thermites in the dust of WTC (and in the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City). By first responders and survivors who reported hearing and experiencing explosions in WTC and the Pentagon before the planes even hit. By government whistle blowers like Morgan Reynolds, former Chief Economist, U.S. Dept of Labor, who was also brave enough to speak out and demand TRUTH. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k4B6C60an0&feature=related I add my voice to those who demand a re-opening of the investigations of the False Flag bombing of the Oklahoma City Murrah Building, which secured passage of the Patriot Act, and the re-opening of the investigation of the False Flag bombings of WTC 1, WTC2, WTC7 and the Pentagon, which provided pretext for a baseless, never-ending war.
Karen A. Gropper
Rego Park, NY
Occupation: Law Firm Computer Center
Education: BA
Karen A. Gropper
BA
Rego Park, NY
Occupation: Law Firm Computer Center
concerned citizen; resident of New York; concerned citizen; resident of New York; concerned citizen; resident of New York; concerned citizen; resident of New York; concerned citizen; resident of New York;
too many unanswered questions remain and too many witnesses/evidence in last so-called investigation were ignored; begs a serious inquiry
Steven Bramschreiber, EMT-1, NREMT
Sunnyvale, CA
Occupation: Medical
Steven Bramschreiber, EMT-1, NREMT
Sunnyvale, CA
Occupation: Medical
Jim Rothweiler, MBA, BA
Morristown, NJ
Occupation: Market Analyst
Education: BA, MBA, SIU-Edwardsville
Jim Rothweiler, MBA, BA
BA, MBA, SIU-Edwardsville
Morristown, NJ
Occupation: Market Analyst
Jim Rothweiler is a market analyst with more than 30 years experience in strategic planning and customer needs analysis.
I think it is outrageous that we don't know the truth about what happened on September 11.
Jeremy P. Lenk, BMus, BEd
London, ON, United Kingdom
Occupation: Music
Education: B.Mus, B.Ed, Music Education, UWO
Jeremy P. Lenk, BMus, BEd
B.Mus, B.Ed, Music Education, UWO
London, ON, United Kingdom
Occupation: Music
Music is my weapon for change. That and material like Loose Change, Endgame, The Obama Deception, and the two Zeitgeists. Speech is a form of music, and music has always been about creativity and freedom. If they silence our logic, civil disobedience and speech... that will truly be the day the music dies.
I shudder to think how our world will look if this actually successfully gets covered up and forgotten. Anyone seen V for Vendetta? Good movie, but not too far off...
Shelley S. Botts, BS
Columbia, MO
Occupation: Biology
Education: Bachelor of Science, University of MO
Shelley S. Botts, BS
Bachelor of Science, University of MO
Columbia, MO
Occupation: Biology
I appreciate independent reporting and investigation. It is by far the most reliable source of information on controversial issues of our time.
The official story of the Tower's collapse violates the laws of physics. It is impossible for a gravitational collapse to pulverize the concrete of these buildings. The pyroclastic clouds of debris traveling at 30+ MPH cannot happen without an additional source of heat.
Joshua J. Rowton
Edmond, OK
Occupation: Petroleum Land Management
Joshua J. Rowton
Edmond, OK
Occupation: Petroleum Land Management
I have no technical expertise, however I have been convinced for years now that this obvious inside job has been the impetus and propagandized provocation for the unconstitutional entry into two wars, the collapse of our economy, and the deliberate theft of liberty by subverting the Constitution. In my opinion, it does not take a doctorate or a degree in physics to understand the motive and opportunity established to create a false and contrived crisis that is being used to incrementally rob us of our sovereignty.
I do not believe that any expertise is needed to have a firm grasp on the basic reasoning and logic needed to comprehend such a deliberate, obvious, treasonous, and shameful attack on us by our own countrymen.
Bill Handel, Sensei
Red Bluff, CA
Occupation: Martial Arts
Education: 3 Black Belts
Bill Handel, Sensei
3 Black Belts
Red Bluff, CA
Occupation: Martial Arts
Martial arts instructor with black belts in Karate, Kung Fu, Kickboxing.
Robert E. Grant Jr, Electrican
Aquasco, MD
Occupation: Electrican
Education: electical trade school
Robert E. Grant Jr, Electrican
electical trade school
Aquasco, MD
Occupation: Electrican
I'm a soon to be 39 year old patriot. I attended a Md state certified 4 year electrical trade school i have been an electrician for 15 years and have worked in the construction field for about 21 years. I have spent most of my electrical career doing sub-contracted commercial/light industrial work for most military installations in and around washington dc.
After spending countless hours on the computer/internet and tons of research I have absolutely NO DOUBT that the 3 WTC buildings came down precisely as the men and women of this FANTASTIC site said they did. The evidence is so clear and so absolute. It sickens me to know that this is being covered up!
Erick V. Van Dijk
Mierlo, Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Occupation: Self Educated
Education: student
Erick V. Van Dijk
student
Mierlo, Noord Brabant, Netherlands
Occupation: Self Educated
Even though I have no formal education in science or physics, I've had a personal interest in these subject matters for a long time, since they're all around us. I could be called self educated in many subjects, scientific and otherwise, physics being one of them. I have a long time interest in the USA and thoroughly studied it's history because of the major role in world history it played, especially over the last 60 years.
Aside from the fact that the buildings fell at nearly free fall speed, what baffled me the most were two things. If this was a collapse, how can a metal frame piece, the weight of two airplanes, be ejected from one of the the towers during the collapse to end up buried in the side of the American Express building almost 400 feet away? The second one is how it's possible that some 700 human bone fragments ended up on the roof of the Deutsche Bank building? How were these bones fragmented if it was a collapse?
Kelly L. Creighton
New Port Richey, FL
Occupation: Clerical
Kelly L. Creighton
New Port Richey, FL
Occupation: Clerical
I have no technical education or professional experience in this field, I simply seek the truth.
There is no evidence to suggest that the towers came down by fire and pancake or catastrophic collapse, and there is compelling evidence that both the twin towers and building 7 came down via controlled demolition. How can a reasonable person outright dismiss all of this evidence? I absolutely advocate skepticism, It's healthy. But also be skeptical of the official story. Review the evidence and come to your own conclusion.
Lucas Buczek
Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Occupation: Investor
Education: degreed & licensed
Lucas Buczek
degreed & licensed
Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Occupation: Investor
My education isn't referred to engineering profession. Occupation: Investor. Age: 28
I wish more and more witnesses of that demolition step out and start talking. I bet there is still lot more people who know something but doesn't have a courage to speak aloud. I mean WTC staff members, maybe they have seen something/somebody strange in the buildings. Of course it would be the best if one of those involved in planting explosives start talking. In such an operation must have been involved dozens of people. We must understand that they are human beings. They are quiet for a reason - fear. I believe that sooner or later some of them will start confessing.
Joanne Bernstein
Middletown, CT
Occupation: Homemaker
Joanne Bernstein
Middletown, CT
Occupation: Homemaker
I am a homemaker, and I have a degree in English Lit., and am also a certified Paralegal.
I never would have believed that something like this could happen. I have doubt about the official story and by looking at the tapes of the collapses feel that there were bombs planted there all along.
Mindy Gewuerz, MA
Denver, CO
Occupation: Artist And Truth Seeker
Education: M.A., Philosophy, NYU
Mindy Gewuerz, MA
M.A., Philosophy, NYU
Denver, CO
Occupation: Artist And Truth Seeker
I grew up and was educated in New York City. I received a Masters Degree in Existential Philosophy. I am an artist and a retired program assistant of small and now defunct NASA space center associated with a university, private industry, and NASA itself.
What can I say except Shock and Awe on what controlled demolition actually looks like with people inside the buildings!
Edward W. Jesman, Real Estate Brok
Santa Monica, CA
Occupation: Real Estate Brokerage
Edward W. Jesman, Real Estate Brok
Santa Monica, CA
Occupation: Real Estate Brokerage
I am a native of Poland. I was a political prisoner in Poland in 1978 and 1981/82. I emigrated to the U.S. in Nov. 1982 and became a naturalized citizen of the U.S. in 1991. I am a licensed real estate broker in California and New York.
The official explanations of the three collapses defy logic and lack gravity in both literal and figurative sense. We need a new impartial investigation of the collapses
William M. Wilson
Greenville, SC
Occupation: Profection
William M. Wilson
Greenville, SC
Occupation: Profection
just the truth. I am a self employed person in the construction field for 25 yrs. From an eng. family who has enough common sense to see controlled demo.
2 planes 3 buildings, GOD BLESS BARRY JENKINS. forget about the towers lets look at building 7 only make things simple.
Laura-Joan Bishop
Kamloops, BC, Canada
Occupation: Entertainer
Laura-Joan Bishop
Kamloops, BC, Canada
Occupation: Entertainer
I am a dance instructor/choreographer and also work as a professional vocalist and event host. Over 25 years in the music business. Married with no kids (just cats). I have no training in engineering or architecture, however, I am strongly in support of the expertise and insights these professionals have to offer.
The official story of 911 doesn't measure up in my eyes and I feel strongly that the truth should be known. The video evidence and interviews with NYFD members shocked me and brought me to the internet to find out more.
Jontti Suominen, Student
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Occupation: Student
Jontti Suominen, Student
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Occupation: Student
Jennifer Todd, Lab Technician
Cordova, AK
Occupation: Biology
Education: B.S. Bio. Sci.
Jennifer Todd, Lab Technician
B.S. Bio. Sci.
Cordova, AK
Occupation: Biology
U.S. Citizen, born and raised in Alaska, educated in the lower 48, working in Alaska.
Facts as presented by the official report fail to answer many questions. An official report conducted by non-partisan individuals with the knowledge and background to adequately and thoroughly investigate the 9-11 WTC building collapses is needed to allay public concern and fears.
Todd M. Jordan
Fort Wayne, IN
Occupation: Land Surveying
Todd M. Jordan
Fort Wayne, IN
Occupation: Land Surveying
Vice President and co-owner of a small Land Surveying company. Twenty-three years of land surveying experience.
I have researched all aspects of the events of 9/11/01 over the last six years. I was initially wary of the entire building collapse explanation as provided by the government, but did not seriously question the official story until a few years later when I stumbled upon 911 truth websites. I wholeheartedly believe that all three of the WTC building collapses were the result of explosives. I also believe, unwaveringly, that a 757 commercial jet aircraft DID NOT crash into the Pentagon.
Richard A. Cabana
Daytona Beach, FL
Occupation: Masonry
Richard A. Cabana
Daytona Beach, FL
Occupation: Masonry
39 year old owner operator of a masonry company in florida, with general knowledge of construction and building
i've always beleived that the government is efficient only in hiding the truth from the american public. this dvd is further confirmation that the good of the few (gov) outweighs the good of the many (public) funny how money and power can corrupt people that are our fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters etc. to thinking they have the power to decide which of us lives or dies based on their beliefs.
Angelo Pohl
Hamburg, HH, Germany
Occupation: Mechatroniker
Education: degreed & licensed
Angelo Pohl
degreed & licensed
Hamburg, HH, Germany
Occupation: Mechatroniker
Bradley J. Hedrick
Boca Raton, FL
Occupation: Piano Performance
Education: Bachelor of Music, Bob Jones University
Bradley J. Hedrick
Bachelor of Music, Bob Jones University
Boca Raton, FL
Occupation: Piano Performance
Recording Artist & Piano Teacher, with recordings released not only in the United States but also in South Korea, and Japan.
These buildings could not possibly have fallen symmetrically and at freefall speed as a result of airplanes flying into them.
Eugene P. Farrell
Dundalk
Occupation: Quantity Surveyor Construction
Education: degree in surveying, dip. const. tech.
Eugene P. Farrell
degree in surveying, dip. const. tech.
Dundalk
Occupation: Quantity Surveyor Construction
Construction professional who understands the logical explanation of the controlled demolition of all three Towers....I am also totally skeptical of the other two plane sites.....lies lies and more lies, feed to fool the public....and it has largely been working even after 13 years....
I don't believe a word of the media spin....I understand the limitations of buildings and the explanation given by AE911....
Tanya James
Stone Mountain, GA
Education: Degreed
Tanya James
Degreed
Stone Mountain, GA
I have a 4 year BS degree in Industrial Engineering Technology and have been working as a CAD engineer for 10 years. Proforming 2D and 3D design modeling and drawings for various manufacturing companies.
This was one day of many sad days in America. I don't believe the official story sold to us has any truth to it and I strongly believe the buildings were brought down intentionally by the use of explosive demolition style. I would like to see a true in-depth investigation of what happened and individuals responsible punished to the full extent of the Law. I don't believe the individuals who they claimed were responsible had anything to do with it I believe it was people who were born and raised in the USA and was suppose to be serving our country and our people that benefited from this tragic day.
Richard Martin, Expert Constructor
Fallbrook, CA
Occupation: Builder
Richard Martin, Expert Constructor
Fallbrook, CA
Occupation: Builder
Richard Martin, Expert Construct
Fallbrook, CA
Occupation: Builder
Richard Martin, Expert Construct
Fallbrook, CA
Occupation: Builder
30 yrs. general contractor and consult. Seasonal sales kingpin 2 yrs. in San Diego county.
As I watched the first building collapse, I new at that time that it was the start of an ugly chapter in American history.
Matthew Derosier
Menasha, WI
Occupation: A Person Concerned
Matthew Derosier
Menasha, WI
Occupation: A Person Concerned
Father, musician, future teacher. An interest in construction and demolition was instilled early on. A natural born skeptic. Someone who relies on facts, not blind faith. Challenge those in power if you feel they are controlling the situation unjustly. 'The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then.' Thomas Jefferson
From the day of 9/11 I felt it was something that didn't quite add up. There are numerous examples of falsehoods in the official account. My main argument is this : Building 7. It did not get hit by any plane, yet fell the same way. There are several other details I am enraged about. My son is a toddler, and hopefully by the time he is my age, we will have uncovered the truth. If not for his knowledge and well being, and the rest of the worlds , but for everyone that died.
Stella H. Samson
Rolfe, IA
Occupation: Goldsmith
Education: Degreed
Stella H. Samson
Degreed
Rolfe, IA
Occupation: Goldsmith
Joshua Bernier, Designer
Salt Lake City, UT
Joshua Bernier, Designer
Salt Lake City, UT
15 years experience with building design, schematic structural design, and client / contractor negotiation.
Never before, and never since has a steel framed building fully collapsed due to fire. For a top-down collapse to occur, ALL supporting columns must fail at exactly the same moment; or else the portion above the failure will collapse asymmetrically and topple off, not plunder straight down. Simultaneous failure at every column due to fire is impossible. Q. If you drop a brick through the air, 1,005 feet above the ground, and another brick at the same time 5 feet above the top of a 1,000 foot steel building -- which will hit the ground first? A. At the WTC buildings on 9-11, both bricks hit the ground at the same time. How is that possible without the building being removed?
Albert R. Vogeler, PhD
Fullerton, CA
Occupation: History
Education: PhD
Albert R. Vogeler, PhD
PhD
Fullerton, CA
Occupation: History
Melissa Kelley
Paso Robles, CA
Melissa Kelley
Paso Robles, CA