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
Abbas Behnambakhsh, PE
BS CE; New Jersey Institute of Technology, 1983
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…
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.
Matthew Clarke, PE, PLS
BS, Civil Engineering, Cal Poly SLO
As an experienced civil engineer, specializing in structural engineering, I do not believe that a local failure due to fire could cause the collapse that I witnessed on…
Matthew Clarke, PE, PLS
BS, Civil Engineering, Cal Poly SLO
Chico, CA
I am a licensed civil engineer, land surveyor, and general engineering contractor in the State of California. I have my own practice in Chico, CA. Structural engineering, during the housing boom, was the majority of my practice. I have designed hundreds of building structures. Out of college, I worked as a bridge engineer specializing in post-tensioned concrete bridges. During college I took numerous structural engineering courses in addition to the normal requirements for a BS degree. I took: matrix analysis of structures, finite element programming, structural dynamics, advanced strength of materials, advanced concrete design.
As an experienced civil engineer, specializing in structural engineering, I do not believe that a local failure due to fire could cause the collapse that I witnessed on video (WTC 7). I find this very disturbing along with the evidence of explosive material in the dust. It is shocking to me that the evidence (the debris) was allowed to be destroyed.
Safder Nazir, MSc, BEng
MSc Industrial Engineering, Manchester England
As a Muslim and part of a community that has been vilified on the basis on the 9/11 attacks, I am keen for the truth to come out.…
Safder Nazir, MSc, BEng
MSc Industrial Engineering, Manchester England
Manchester, OH
I have a bachelors degree in aeronautical engineering and masters degree in industrial engineering. My work keeps me involved in in architectural and engineering circles.
As a Muslim and part of a community that has been vilified on the basis on the 9/11 attacks, I am keen for the truth to come out. Whilst ever it does not, thousands more innocent people, both American and around the world, will continue to die in addition to the thousands slaughtered on that day.
Anthony N. Lusich
Geotechnical Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, 1975
There are enough questions being raised about the events on 9/11 in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania that a new investigation is appropriate. There are numerous question…
Anthony N. Lusich
BS Civil Engineering, University of Southern California, 1975
Ramona, CA
Occupation: Geotechnical Engineer
I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in 1975 and was registered in California as a civil engineer in 1978. I was registered as a geotechnical engineer in California in 1988. My practice has predominately been limited to geotechnical engineering. I have worked on numerous residential, commercial, education, transportation, oilfield, water related projects.
There are enough questions being raised about the events on 9/11 in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania that a new investigation is appropriate. There are numerous question that this group, and others have raised. The rebuttals that I have seen have often been vague and have not addressed the specific point that was being raised. These rebuttals have left me uneasy about the 'official' story.
John J. Crawford, Engineering Cons
BSE
I am not qualified to comment on the particulars of explosive demolition; however, the laws of physics strongly suggest that there is some other mechanism at work in…
John J. Crawford, Engineering Cons
BSE
Opelika, AL
A graduate of Auburn University in Computer Engineering and South Georgia College in Physics, John co-founded Auburn Audio, a company that specializes in design-build and design consulting for audio, video, theatrical lighting, and acoustic systems.
I am not qualified to comment on the particulars of explosive demolition; however, the laws of physics strongly suggest that there is some other mechanism at work in the dramatic collapse of the twin towers. Certainly any structure capable of withstanding the extreme forces inherent in a stable structure of that size would offer some resistance to a collapse. I would expect that an asymmetrically distributed failure, the kind of failure implied by the nature of the impact and resulting fire, would provide asymmetrical resistance that would in turn create a pivot-shearing failure that would result in the lower structure remaining largely intact while the upper structure rotated and collapsed outward in the direction of the least support. Even if the building happened to collapse evenly, it is highly unlikely that the supporting structure would offer no resistance to the collapsing mass. I believe something is obviously missing in the official explanation since it does not correlate with what I know of physics. I would support and encourage an effort to accurately determine and explain the behavior of the three structures.
Andres Rozo, Architectural Co
Architecture
The collapse of the 3 commercial high-rises is very suspicious & surrounded by very suspicious happenings. This possible mass-murder must be studied, analysed & solved!!! The world deserves…
Andres Rozo, Architectural Co
Architecture
Miami, FL
10 years of full time Architectural studies + 10 years of professional Architectural practice
The collapse of the 3 commercial high-rises is very suspicious & surrounded by very suspicious happenings. This possible mass-murder must be studied, analysed & solved!!! The world deserves Justice!
Amjed F. Afzal, MSCE
Teacher-Upper Secondary School
Technical University of Denmark
I have seen films showing controlled demolitions. But the collaps of building 7 is the most perfect controlled demolition I have ever seen. So symmetric. Building 7 did…
Amjed F. Afzal, MSCE
Technical University of Denmark
Copenhagen S, Denmark
Occupation: Teacher-Upper Secondary School
M.Sc.E Applied Physics. Graduated from Technical University of Denmark (DTU)february 1999.From 1999 to 2010 I have worked in different companies in areas optics(both R&D and production),software (R&D) and Packaging industry (R&D and QA).Since 2010 I have been working as a teacher(math & physics) in an Upper Secondary School.
I have seen films showing controlled demolitions. But the collaps of building 7 is the most perfect controlled demolition I have ever seen. So symmetric. Building 7 did not collaps due to normal office fires. In Spain and China skyscrapers did not collaps, eventhough the fire was much worse. Don't tell me that american engineers don't know how to construct buildings properly, because I would not believe you. Did building 7 collaps because of shoddy construction work?I doubt it! The authorities would never allow that. We need an investigation!
David C. Buren
Electrical Engineer
B Electrical Engineering, University of Detroit, 1965
The irrefutable evidence strongly suggests that a thorough investigation was not performed, or at least the facts were never divulged. Building seven free fall collapsed by multiple explosions,…
David C. Buren
B Electrical Engineering, University of Detroit, 1965
Peterborough, NH
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
BA in Mathematics. Bachelors of Electrical Engineering, University of Detroit, 1965. Principal electrical engineer and hardware designer of laser printers. Chief engineer at four FM radio stations, including New Hampshire Public radio. Retired.
The irrefutable evidence strongly suggests that a thorough investigation was not performed, or at least the facts were never divulged. Building seven free fall collapsed by multiple explosions, as witnessed by dozens of firemen on the scene.
David A. Parker, BArch
Architect/Construction Manager
B Arch Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1991
My immediate reaction upon seeing the footage of the towers falling that day was disbelief. Then and now, far too many questions remain unaddressed.
David A. Parker, BArch
B Arch Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1991
Sewickley, PA
Occupation: Architect/Construction Manager
B Arch Pennsylvania State University. 25 years experience in Commercial and Residential design and construction.
My immediate reaction upon seeing the footage of the towers falling that day was disbelief. Then and now, far too many questions remain unaddressed.
Francis Lessard, AIA, OAQ
Architect
University
Francis Lessard, AIA, OAQ
University
Quebec City, QC, Canada
Occupation: Architect
Professional Association: OAQ
Cynthia M. Campbell, MBA
Engineer & Quality Coordinator, Ak Steel Research & Innovation
B.S. Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Miami University, 2010
I am tired of the lies that are fed to the American people, and I will always seek the truth about this terrible event.
Cynthia M. Campbell, MBA
B.S. Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Miami University, 2010
Trenton, OH
Occupation: Engineer & Quality Coordinator, Ak Steel Research & Innovation
B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology,Miami University,Oxford, OH, 2010; M.B.A., Xavier University, 2016. Engineer & Quality Coordinator, AK Steel Research & Innovation.
I am tired of the lies that are fed to the American people, and I will always seek the truth about this terrible event.
Robert Bell
BS Mechanical Engineering UH
inside job!
Robert Bell
BS Mechanical Engineering UH
Seattle, WA
mechanical engineer - employed in aerospace.
inside job!
Petition Signatories
Liam P. Greenbank, BA (Hons)
Liverpool, Merseyside
Occupation: Teaching
Education: BA Hons Business Management
Liam P. Greenbank, BA (Hons)
BA Hons Business Management
Liverpool, Merseyside
Occupation: Teaching
Thom Daniels
Conroe, TX
Occupation: Journeyman Electrician
Thom Daniels
Conroe, TX
Occupation: Journeyman Electrician
Deborah Ostreicher, MBA
Scottsdale, AZ
Occupation: MBA Public Relations
Education: MBA
Deborah Ostreicher, MBA
MBA
Scottsdale, AZ
Occupation: MBA Public Relations
Elizabeth Hook
Easthampton, MA
Occupation: General Contractor
Education: degreed & licensed
Elizabeth Hook
degreed & licensed
Easthampton, MA
Occupation: General Contractor
Enrique Lara
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Sociology
Enrique Lara
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Sociology
Duane M. Davis, MS
Penticton, BC, Canada
Occupation: Technical Communication
Education: M.S. Communication
Duane M. Davis, MS
M.S. Communication
Penticton, BC, Canada
Occupation: Technical Communication
Shawna M. Fountain, BFA, BA
Guelph, ON, Canada
Occupation: Art and Science
Education: Degreed
Shawna M. Fountain, BFA, BA
Degreed
Guelph, ON, Canada
Occupation: Art and Science
Robert Chellel
Voorhees, NJ
Occupation: Finance
Education: M.B.A. , Finance, Temple University
Robert Chellel
M.B.A. , Finance, Temple University
Voorhees, NJ
Occupation: Finance
George H. Corry III, Commercial Appraisal
Kennesaw, GA
Occupation: Commercial Appraisal
Education: Finance
George H. Corry III, Commercial Appraisal
Finance
Kennesaw, GA
Occupation: Commercial Appraisal
Pete Creelman, MCP
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: City And Regional Planning
Education: MCP
Pete Creelman, MCP
MCP
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: City And Regional Planning
Kathy Rosko
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: American Citizen
Kathy Rosko
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: American Citizen
Dot O'brien
New Bern, NC
Occupation: Citizen
Dot O'brien
New Bern, NC
Occupation: Citizen
I am a New Yorker living in North Carolina. I was driving through the City the day before the tragedy. I am not satisfied with the current explanation of events of that day.
The building collapses have not been explained to my satisfaction. Furthermore, building 7 is NEVER addressed. Why? Could it be there IS NO explanation that any normal, thinking person can accept as factual? Building 7 is ripe for investigation, yet none is launched. Why?
R. Vincent Morgan
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Real Estate
Education: degreed & licensed
R. Vincent Morgan
degreed & licensed
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Real Estate
Andy Bencsics, Real Estate Brok
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation: Real Estate
Education: BA Geography
Andy Bencsics, Real Estate Brok
BA Geography
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation: Real Estate
Andrew C. Potvin
Willimantic, CT
Occupation: Production Manager
Andrew C. Potvin
Willimantic, CT
Occupation: Production Manager
Michael S. Shannon
Steamboat Springs, CO
Occupation: Construction Worker
Michael S. Shannon
Steamboat Springs, CO
Occupation: Construction Worker
Mark Hamlin, Mechanical Desig
Walworth, NY
Occupation: A.a.s Mechanical Technology, Mcc
Mark Hamlin, Mechanical Desig
Walworth, NY
Occupation: A.a.s Mechanical Technology, Mcc
I am a Mechanical Design Engineer with 20 years experience. I have always been very mechanically inclined. My father was an Mechanical Engineer. My brother is an engineer. (Both with more education though)
I have read as much as I could stand of the FEMA and NIST reports on the collapse of building one and two. Basically I can believe that there is no way that these buildings would have fallen by any other way than demolition. I just want to put it all together to show other people who are in Engineering. ( and friends) 1. One fact I state to people are the speeds at which the buildings fell. All of the structure under the initial start of collapse would have to be removed to achieve almost free fall speeds. 2. The other thing I like to mention is the fact that every structural joint at each floor would have to fail at the same time to fall so straight and fast. I show people that there are 68 joints per floor, not including beams that connect from an inner or outer column on one side and to another beam on the other. Only because once the beam that is connected to both an inner and outer column fails, the beams attached to it will lose their connection. I try to tell them that you would need a consistent fire temperature on the entire floor to have a consistent failure. I do not beleive this is possible unless you have the structure in a oven. 3. The temperatures of the fires are a huge part of being able to show people there is something wrong with the official story. Very conveniently NIST states that the temperatures of the fires were 1100 degrees F. I looked up the basic strength of structural steel in just the Machinery Handbook. It shows funny enough that the steel strengthens up to 400 degrees F. Still stronger than 100 % at approx. 500-600 degrees F. It has only a 20-30 % strength at 1100 degrees F. (no fire proofing) If it actually reached that temperature (1100 deg) there may be sagging. But consistently? With only 20-30 % strength I believe the structures could sag. I do not believe that temperature was achieved. What temperature does jet fuel burn at? I heard around 500 degrees F. If a jet fuel fire was fanned by air? Is there a website that would show this? The fire would dissipate quickly as throwing a match into gasoline. I figure the only thing burning after the dissipation of the jet fuel would be the office furniture fuel. I am thinking that all that furniture is more flame retardant in a high rise building.
Henri Cole, Truth Seeker
Leitchfield, KY
Occupation: Ordinary Average Guy
Henri Cole, Truth Seeker
Leitchfield, KY
Occupation: Ordinary Average Guy
Carmel Somers, MEd
North Hills, CA
Occupation: Independent 501(C)(3) Agency
Education: M.Ed.
Carmel Somers, MEd
M.Ed.
North Hills, CA
Occupation: Independent 501(C)(3) Agency
Suzanne M. Norton
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Bookseller
Education: student
Suzanne M. Norton
student
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Bookseller
Kristi Bronstad, Angry Citizen
Gig Harbor, WA
Occupation: stay at home mom
Kristi Bronstad, Angry Citizen
Gig Harbor, WA
Occupation: stay at home mom
Boris Wong, Construction Saf
Port Moody, BC, Canada
Education: Applied Science Technologist
Boris Wong, Construction Saf
Applied Science Technologist
Port Moody, BC, Canada
I've been a business process analyst for near 20years and now certified as a Construction Safety Officer.
My research lead me to believe that there's more to the destruction of those buildings than we know about. It's time to find out what really happened.
Mo Damageo
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Contractor
Education: Degreed
Mo Damageo
Degreed
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Contractor
Christine F. Gubitosi, Homemaker
Middletown, DE
Occupation: Homemaker
Christine F. Gubitosi, Homemaker
Middletown, DE
Occupation: Homemaker
I am a 40 year old, recently remarried homemaker and mother of 2 older teenagers. I have been a homemaker for the better part of the past 20 years. I graduated high school in Bogota, NJ in 1985. My interests involve learning all that I can about the truths behind recent events in our American history, as well as learning about natural health & wellness. It is my goal to help others to see the truths that lie before them. The truth is out there, if you just open your eyes and look.
After the truth has been revealed to me, there is no doubt in my mind that these buildings were brought down in the manner described by those affiliated with AE911Truth.com and several other related to uncovering the truths about that fateful day.
Anthony M. Staine
Chicago, IL
Education: student
Anthony M. Staine
student
Chicago, IL
College student in Chicago. I was shown a 2 hour film my senior year of high school entitled The Great Illusion that changed the way I view this country, the people who run it and those of us whom falsely believe that we are free...after viewing the number of documentaries on the subject, my only conclusion is that our government has deceived us, has been deceiving us, and has an unfathomable amount of power over us due to this fact...mutual fear brings peace!
I cannot believe that more people haven't been vocal about this from the beginning.
Mariko K. Bird
Northridge, CA
Occupation: Japanese Studies
Mariko K. Bird
Northridge, CA
Occupation: Japanese Studies
Andre H. Poitras, Retired
Sudbury, ON, Canada
Occupation: Instrument Technician
Education: Instrumentation Technician
Andre H. Poitras, Retired
Instrumentation Technician
Sudbury, ON, Canada
Occupation: Instrument Technician
Went to grade school, high school and then College. Took an apprenticeship in industrial instrumentation technology. Worked in that field until retirement in 1998.
When I first saw the buildings come down something just didn't add up. It's almost as if it was planned that the buildings were to come down. On the news you could see the fear in the faces of the people running away from the crumbling (exploding) buildings, it's as if there was more to what we were seeing than what the media was reporting. On the faces of the people you could see fear caused by explosions rather than just crumbling buildings.
Tracy A. Solomon, BS
Kailua Kona, HI
Occupation: Scientific Research
Education: BS
Tracy A. Solomon, BS
BS
Kailua Kona, HI
Occupation: Scientific Research
John Michael
El Cajon, CA
Occupation: Healing
John Michael
El Cajon, CA
Occupation: Healing
Matthew E. Winand
York, PA
Occupation: Computers
Education: student
Matthew E. Winand
student
York, PA
Occupation: Computers
Austin D. Denton
Clarkston, MI
Education: student
Austin D. Denton
student
Clarkston, MI
Greg Thompson
Dallas, TX
Occupation: Gemology
Education: Degreed
Greg Thompson
Degreed
Dallas, TX
Occupation: Gemology
Tim Lawrence, Student
Boston, MA
Education: student
Tim Lawrence, Student
student
Boston, MA