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
Robert K. Ireland
BS Chemical Engineering
Understand basements of WTC-1, WTC-2, and WTC-7 all contained pools of molten steel for weeks after 9/11. What created the molten steel? What possible force could instantaneously pulverize…
Robert K. Ireland
BS Chemical Engineering
Beaverton, OR
Graduated B. S. Chemical Engineering from Clarkson College of Technology 1963. Currently retired.
Understand basements of WTC-1, WTC-2, and WTC-7 all contained pools of molten steel for weeks after 9/11. What created the molten steel? What possible force could instantaneously pulverize literally all of the concrete and gypsum in WTC-1 and WTC-2 as they BEGAN their collapse? In pictures of the Pentagon damage on 9/11, their is no debris field representative of the 120 + tons of the commercial jetliner that supposedly hit the building. What happened to it?
Dr Peter Janney, PhD, Ed.D., MBA
Clinical Psychologist/Author
PhD
Clearly, this was a conspiracy of the highest order; and the twin towers were brought down by controlled demolition
Dr Peter Janney, PhD, Ed.D., MBA
PhD
Beverly, MA
Occupation: Clinical Psychologist/Author
I was educated at Princeton University (BA); Boston University (Ed.D.) and Duke University (MBA).
Clearly, this was a conspiracy of the highest order; and the twin towers were brought down by controlled demolition
Jose Luis L. Freino
Engineer
Dipl. Electrical Engineering, National Technological University, Buenos Aires, 1983
There is enough evidence to have doubt that the destruction of the buildings was because of the action of the planes only.
Jose Luis L. Freino
Dipl. Electrical Engineering, National Technological University, Buenos Aires, 1983
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Occupation: Engineer
Nuclear Engineer. 40 years experience in design and construction of nuclear installations.
There is enough evidence to have doubt that the destruction of the buildings was because of the action of the planes only.
Lex Horst, Dipl.-Ing.
Many Different Things Now (Retired From Engineering)
Dipl.Ing. Civil Engineering, HTS Utrecht, 1998
The evidence of AE911truth is very compelling. It should be taken seriously by the law departments to help all victims.
Lex Horst, Dipl.-Ing.
Dipl.Ing. Civil Engineering, HTS Utrecht, 1998
Zaandijk, Netherlands
Occupation: Many Different Things Now (Retired From Engineering)
I'm a former civil engineer (ing) with fourteen years experience.
The evidence of AE911truth is very compelling. It should be taken seriously by the law departments to help all victims.
Luciano Manna, MSc
Aeronautical Engineer
MSc Aerospace Engineering, The University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy, 2005
I have watched the documentary produced by Ae911truth and this has triggered my curiosity, as I have found many arguments extremely convincing. Since then, I have been looking…
Luciano Manna, MSc
MSc Aerospace Engineering, The University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy, 2005
Mercogliano, Italy
Occupation: Aeronautical Engineer
I have a background in Fluid Mechanics. I have been working for the main aeronautical firm in Italy for 13 years, with no direct experience in structural engineering though.
I have watched the documentary produced by Ae911truth and this has triggered my curiosity, as I have found many arguments extremely convincing. Since then, I have been looking for more info over the Internet, including official government reports. The more I dig, the more I believe there's something missing in the equation.
John D. Dyer, MSc, MEng
Chartered Civil Engineer
MSc Engineering, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, 1999
The WTC Building 7 collapse is simply not explained by the 'official' NIST account. For a simultaneous, global collapse to occur through multiple materials and structural elements, an…
John D. Dyer, MSc, MEng
MSc Engineering, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, 1999
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Occupation: Chartered Civil Engineer
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Design and Management. (2:1 Honours) Twenty years experience in engineering & design management in the civil/structural and railway industry. Twelve years experience as an aircraft engineer in the Royal Air Force.
The WTC Building 7 collapse is simply not explained by the 'official' NIST account. For a simultaneous, global collapse to occur through multiple materials and structural elements, an externally initiated, catastrophic force must have been instantaneously applied across the entire building support mechanism. This needs further investigation and those responsible brought to account.
John Cole, Architect
degreed & licensed
John Cole, Architect
degreed & licensed
Walnut Creek, CA
Daniel Metz, PE
BS Civil Engineering
From the beginning, the collapse appeared to be very controlled. The 9/11 Commission seemed to ignore obvious relevant technical and nontechnical information when making their conclusions. The 'clean'…
Daniel Metz, PE
BS Civil Engineering
Oviedo, FL
I am a structural engineer specializing in bridge design for over 26 years.
From the beginning, the collapse appeared to be very controlled. The 9/11 Commission seemed to ignore obvious relevant technical and nontechnical information when making their conclusions. The 'clean' demolition and knowing that jet fuel does not burn at a high enough temperature are two obvious facts that were ignored. - - - - I remember soon after 9/11 an article ran in Civil Engineering Magazine, published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Soon thereafter Civil Engineering Magazine ran an article totally supporting the official story. Very disappointing.
Gregory S. Pogioli, Aircraft Mainten
Aviation Maintenance
Lewis Univ. Aircraft Mechanic
I'm not convinced that the jet fuel from the airliners that hit the World Trade towers caused the structure of those buildings to buckle. I myself, through my…
Gregory S. Pogioli, Aircraft Mainten
Lewis Univ. Aircraft Mechanic
Atlanta, GA
Occupation: Aviation Maintenance
I'm a highly trained Aviation Maintenance Technician with formal college training in Aviation Physics, twenty-two years experience with a major airline, that includes many years of experience with applied physics. These years include over three years of being a technical analyst. The years of being in such a technical field, have made me very analytical.
I'm not convinced that the jet fuel from the airliners that hit the World Trade towers caused the structure of those buildings to buckle. I myself, through my formal training at Lewis University in the field of Aviation physics, understand the temperature at which jet fuel burns, as well as flash points and related. The reality is that it just isn't possible. Besides which this doesn't take into account the fact that these buildings fell at the rate of gravity, as if there was no internal supporting structure. Also, one must factor in the pyroclastic flow visible, evidence that the internal structure was subject to thermite detonation charges, visible evidence of apparent detonation squibs. All of this and how obvious, the collapse was in an orderly fashion. A professionally orchestrated demolition.
Edward Rutland, BS, MS, M.Div., D.Min.
Construction
BS, MS, M.Div. D.Min.
As a longtime licensed General Contractor and builder I found the world trade building Collapses preposterous while watching them on live TV.
Edward Rutland, BS, MS, M.Div., D.Min.
BS, MS, M.Div. D.Min.
Sunset, LA
Occupation: Construction
I've been a general contractor building commercial buildings for 50 years.
As a longtime licensed General Contractor and builder I found the world trade building Collapses preposterous while watching them on live TV.
Brendan K. Hill
Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, 2010
The evidence speaks for itself. The American people deserve to know the truth of what happened. 2 planes cannot collapse 3 steel frame high rise buildings. I sign…
Brendan K. Hill
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Western Michigan University, 2010
Northville, MI
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
I have a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in mathematics and a concentration in smart materials research.
The evidence speaks for itself. The American people deserve to know the truth of what happened. 2 planes cannot collapse 3 steel frame high rise buildings. I sign my name here and I demand a full, complete, and thorough investigation based on the truth and not on anymore lies.
Mark Duewel, PE-EIT
Engineer (Retired)
BSME, California State University Sacramento, 1988
Too much about the official US government and mainstream media narrative doesn't make sense. Early eye-witness reports are contradicted by later reports. My skepticism remains unsatisfied.
Mark Duewel, PE-EIT
BSME, California State University Sacramento, 1988
Folsom, CA
Occupation: Engineer (Retired)
77-83 USAF aircraft maintenance tech. 84-06 USAF civil engineering tech. 1988 BSME obtained. 1988 PE-EIT certificate obtained. General welding and metalworking experience.
Too much about the official US government and mainstream media narrative doesn't make sense. Early eye-witness reports are contradicted by later reports. My skepticism remains unsatisfied.
Petition Signatories
Benjamin Kanarek
Paris, France
Occupation: Fashion Photographer
Education: Architectural School Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Benjamin Kanarek
Architectural School Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
Paris, France
Occupation: Fashion Photographer
To be quite frank, the dumbing down of the public at large has been a resounding success. Although I have an Architectural education, one would have to be dumb, deaf and mute not to see that what we have here is a distortion of reality perpetrated by a shadowy governing group that most certainly do not have our best interest concern. The building imploded into their own footprints.
Timothy J. Peterson, BS, AA
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineer
Education: University of Minnesota
Timothy J. Peterson, BS, AA
University of Minnesota
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineer
AA in Machine Tool ProcessesBS in Mechanical Engineering
Greatest scam in world history and no justice has been served....
Stephen E. King
Mesa, AZ
Occupation: Chief Engineer
Education: Associate in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Stephen E. King
Associate in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
Mesa, AZ
Occupation: Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer in charge of maintenance at a high rise tower in downtown Phoenix.
I want to know the truth and have those responsible exposed.
Tom Siekierski
Port Elgin, ON, Canada
Occupation: Nuclear Operator
Education: Electronics Engineering Technician
Tom Siekierski
Electronics Engineering Technician
Port Elgin, ON, Canada
Occupation: Nuclear Operator
I care.
I feel sorry for the citizens of United States of America. The powers that be lie to you about everything. They will never tell you the truth about anything. I will donate money for one bullet to get rid of these people that think they can do whatever they like with your hard earned dollars. I am sure that once the people of United States decided to fight back Canada will help you with the battle. Tom.
Afonso Cabrita
Carnide, Portugal
Occupation: Architect
Education: Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade de Lisboa
Afonso Cabrita
Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade de Lisboa
Carnide, Portugal
Occupation: Architect
Master on Architecture and Urban Planing, in the Faculdade de Arquitectura de Lisboa, Portugal. Had the chance to know how the building structures work, and the resistance of the materials. Since I've started my university studies, I've had contact with documentaries (pro and co) about the facts of the 9/11, and use them as terms of comparison with the knowledge obtained in the faculty lessons.
Steel does not melt like lava with a plane impact. And a building well built as the world trade center, does not collapses so fast without a planned detonation. The three buildings demolitions have caused thousands of victims and prejudiced thousands of families around the world. It's fair to reach the truth on this subject.
Jennifer Daly
Dublin
Occupation: Biomedical Engineering Student
Education: Dublin City University
Jennifer Daly
Dublin City University
Dublin
Occupation: Biomedical Engineering Student
Currently, a fourth-year biomedical engineering student at Dublin City Univesity. Good understanding of structural analysis and material properties.
I believe there is sufficient evidence to suggest that significant factors in the tragic event were overlooked, including the possible use of explosives. I believe the ethical and responsible thing to do is to re-investigate the collapse of the three towers and for the investigation to be completely independent.
Michael M. Mahoney
Jonesboro, AR
Occupation: Design Engineer
Education: Missouri University of Science & Technology
Michael M. Mahoney
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Jonesboro, AR
Occupation: Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineer degree from Missouri S&T. Work as a Design Engineer for Hytrol Conveyors.
The towers were destroyed by something other than airplanes. How the towers collapsed was too perfect and too fast to not be assisted by some sort of explosives. The lack of investigation into it, is a smack in the face to the science world.
Dominic Fiekens
Berlin
Education: Audio Engineer (University)
Dominic Fiekens
Audio Engineer (University)
Berlin
Audio Engineer (Bachelor of Recording Arts; Middlesex University)Fachkraft f'r Veranstaltungstechnik (Event Technician)
I'm very careful with having an opinion as there are always many things different from what one can see in a video and think is true....by the numerous indicators and even proofs that the official story is not true (at least) we all need 'to bite the sour apple' and rethink our picture of the world and the politics of the people in power and admit that the whole story about terrorism on this world since 9/11 has a different purpose than is told.
Peter J. Jowett
Langley, BC, Canada
Occupation: Office Manager/Draftsman
Education: Mechanical Engineering Technical Diploma, 1 year Electronic Engineering
Peter J. Jowett
Mechanical Engineering Technical Diploma, 1 year Electronic Engineering
Langley, BC, Canada
Occupation: Office Manager/Draftsman
College diploma Mechanical Engineering, 1 year Electronic Engineering.
There are a lot of stupid people in the world, and they are convinced the WTC demolitions were caused by fire and plane collisions. There are, however, a lot of intelligent people that know different, and want the rest of the world to know the truth, however painful it may be.
Regina M. Perez, BFA
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Interior Architecture & Design-Hospitality
Education: BFA
Regina M. Perez, BFA
BFA
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Interior Architecture & Design-Hospitality
I received a BFA degree from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. I've been working in the interior design field for 7 years, on residential & commercial projects.
I would like 9/11 to be investigated. Laws of physics seem to be contradicting what the government and the media would have us believe.
Alok Singh
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: Degreed
Alok Singh
Degreed
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Architect
I support getting to the bottom of this.
Benjamin Mccarthy
Hartford, CT
Occupation: Architect
Benjamin Mccarthy
Hartford, CT
Occupation: Architect
Seems like there's more info required
Bethany Mauri
Enfield, CT
Occupation: Architect
Education: Degreed
Bethany Mauri
Degreed
Enfield, CT
Occupation: Architect
Kevin Stiles
Cleveland, OH
Occupation: Engineer
Education: University of Dayton
Kevin Stiles
University of Dayton
Cleveland, OH
Occupation: Engineer
A building fire would not cause the building to collapse in the manner it did
Pete Fine
Attleboro, MA
Occupation: Engineer
Education: Degreed
Pete Fine
Degreed
Attleboro, MA
Occupation: Engineer
Clearly a controlled demolition.
Timo Van Uhet
Breda, Netherlands
Occupation: Engineer
Education: Degreed
Timo Van Uhet
Degreed
Breda, Netherlands
Occupation: Engineer
The whole official 9/11 report was obviously rigged. No way the building could collapse with the pancake effect.
Paulo R. Rodgriguez
Antipolo City, Philippines
Occupation: Architect
Education: Montinupla College
Paulo R. Rodgriguez
Montinupla College
Antipolo City, Philippines
Occupation: Architect
Completed my 5 year program but remained unhired until now. Most of our country's work is being sourced from abroad.
We studied controlled demolitions and I was even allowed to witness one in Cebu. Though the building was only 6 stories the behavior was identical to what seems to have happened with building 7.
Dima B. Sidelnikov
Moscow, TN
Occupation: Architect
Education: Moscow State University
Dima B. Sidelnikov
Moscow State University
Moscow, TN
Occupation: Architect
Chief Architector and director in own company DUPA
As a professional, I do not agree with the official versions, and I think, without explosions, the towers could not fall.
Peter G. Debaun Jr
Bear Valley, CA
Occupation: Consultant In Architecture And Landscape Architecture (Retired
Education: B>A> University of Nevada Reno, M.I.T. LAP Profess. Educ. 1974
Peter G. Debaun Jr
B>A> University of Nevada Reno, M.I.T. LAP Profess. Educ. 1974
Bear Valley, CA
Occupation: Consultant In Architecture And Landscape Architecture (Retired
1961 Office-boy, and Printer assistant, General Assistance for Thomas Church, Landscape Arch. San Francisco, Ca., 1961-1963 Assistant to Lambert Wireenga, ASLA, 1973 Designed Experimental College, UNR (conceptuals), 1974-1998 Designed 16 single family dwellings constructed in Bear Valley, Ca, Lake Tahoe, Ca., 1974-75 attended M.I.T. LAP, Cambridge. 1977-2009 Provided bid documents for Alpine County, Ca.. including the Bear Valley Community Center, the Bear Valley Transportation Center, and conceptual plans for the B.V. Medical Facility and the SilverMtn./Trans-Ebbetts Gondola Concept with six stations.
Knowing the circumstances that destroyed lives on 9/11 will prevent another 9/11.
Irina Fayerberg
Georgwtown, TX
Occupation: Storage Engineer
Irina Fayerberg
Georgwtown, TX
Occupation: Storage Engineer
associate degree US Army - photo lithography, spec computer hardware, tech workstations/servers/storage engineer; industry certs in all.
Phony narrative by FBI/CIA - created to cover up the wars and create new global communism through initial partnering with private corporations. Cede all nations to a centralized authority; (UN) Agenda 2030 -2050 - now maybe a little delayed but they have long term goals.
Andrea Bulgherini
Roma
Occupation: Landscape Architect
Education: University of Rome La Sapienza
Andrea Bulgherini
University of Rome La Sapienza
Roma
Occupation: Landscape Architect
I'm an italian Landscape Architect eager for truth and justice.
A series of free fall collapses are not scientifically justifiable, against two of the highest principles of physics, Newton's Third Law and the Law of Momentum Conservation. The theory elaborated by NIST, as they themselves confirmed, does not describe the specific sequence of events after the initial collapse. Therefore it is not a valid theory.
Thomas Furter
Trun, Switzerland
Occupation: Architect
Education: ETH Zürich
Thomas Furter
ETH Zürich
Trun, Switzerland
Occupation: Architect
Degree 1998. Employed until 2007. My own office since then
There is no way around an independent and true investigation on the case. It is in the interest of all the beings of this earth due to the fact that its impact was global.
Mark A. Bertotti
Ridgefield, NJ
Occupation: Engineer Project Manager
Education: NYCT
Mark A. Bertotti
NYCT
Ridgefield, NJ
Occupation: Engineer Project Manager
Electronics and Communications Engineering - NY Institute of Technology 10 Years For Con Edison of NY12 Years For MTA- NYC Transit - Subway Division Specializing in power, power system control , SCADA, and Integrated Communications & Security Systems
I left the Con Edison Communications control room and I watched the 2nd tower go down from the roof of 111 8th Avenue I witnessed the amount of federal people and national guard resources that were already on the ground before the towers collapsed I participated in some of the mapping events of NY OEM - Office of Emergency Management using GIS systems to locate critical damaged utilities I talked to many people who swore they would deny they spoke to me if quoted A collected over 1000 photographs of the WTC disaster - many of which came from my Bell Atlantic /Verizon cousin from within 140 West Street which was like being in the the 1st tier stage mezzanine of an event I realized why the substations had to be taken out and the exact footprint it would render corporate and residential occupancy uninhabitable for months I talked extensively to IBEW Local 3 - A Card electricians that were in the towers on 9-10 and the days that led up to 09-11 , from which I learned some very disturbing things about the unidentified squads of people that commandeered the freight elevators that week and an unprecedented amount of fire drills that insisted on evacuation all the way to the lobby I am a firm believer in providing the facts to people to determine for themselves what happened rather than be guided by emotions or using the reflexive 'conspiracy theories' verbiage 7 WTC with two full power substations within in it with floors and walls reinforced to withstand the highest category of hurricane and or earthquake - and professional engineers stand at a microphone telling other engineers that a fire caused the building to immediately and completely collapse I write in again to Engineers and Architects for 9-11 Truth noting that as of the time of this writing it is May of 2018 and the Cortland Street subways station beneath the 2nd WTC tower is still not yet opened and completed reconstruction That in and of it self sheds quite a bit of light on the abnormality of the whole situation
Wayne Gibbons
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Occupation: Contractor
Education: Engineering Diploma
Wayne Gibbons
Engineering Diploma
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Occupation: Contractor
Civil engineering and building contractor for the past 30 years. Have a private pilot license and have visited Washington and New York. I studied civil engineering for four years and have a Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering. My contracting experience varies from civil engineering to building projects although no high rise experience.
Definitely not what we are told. Controlled demolition. False flag. My aviation experience tells me that the official stories about aircraft involvement is highly unlikely. The spiraling turn to hit the Pentagon impossible. The speed of the aircraft at 700ft AGL in New York is impossible.
Lukas Adamowicz
GdaÑsk, Poland
Occupation: Chief Engineer
Education: TUHH Hamburg
Lukas Adamowicz
TUHH Hamburg
GdaÑsk, Poland
Occupation: Chief Engineer
I'm an structural engineer. Working on high roofs right now.
It looks like an inside job and a controlled demolition. Just look at BLD Nr. 7
Philip Palmer
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architectural Technician
Education: Sheffield hallam
Philip Palmer
Sheffield hallam
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architectural Technician
Been self employed for 10 years, property developer, architectural technician, planning expert.
Undoubtedly a controlled demolition.
Enrique Barrera
Oakland, CA
Occupation: Student
Education: Engineering Student
Enrique Barrera
Engineering Student
Oakland, CA
Occupation: Student
I'm a Electrical Engineering student at SJSU. I have been following for years all the investigations surrounding the events on 9/11, and I think the only irrefutable evidence of the cover up is the demolition of building WTC #7. This fundamental piece is they key to demand an investigation by independent scholars.
The videos showing the close to free fall demolition of Building 7 at the WTC on 9/11 have been often ignored by the media for all these years, which induced the consequent state of general amnesia amongst the general public. Most of very well informed people are unable to recollect the demolition of the 47-story structure. Thanks to this organization for raising awareness about these facts.
Aurelija Zigo, BSc
Derby, KS
Occupation: Architectural Technologist
Education: University of Derby
Aurelija Zigo, BSc
University of Derby
Derby, KS
Occupation: Architectural Technologist
(BSc) Architectural Technology graduate, working at architecturally led modular housing business
I would like to know whether WTC was really a terrorist attack, or was it an inside job with a hidden governmental agenda. There is too many opinions on this same subject. Things need to be clarified.
Dieter Fakten
Hamburg, NY
Occupation: Engineer
Education: TU Dresden
Dieter Fakten
TU Dresden
Hamburg, NY
Occupation: Engineer
Engineer (electrical engineering) Project manager in R&D projects (automotive sector). On job for 17 years.
The collapse of WTC7 is unimaginable by fire. It must have been an explosion. The rules of physics apply always and everywhere. 2 + 2 is always 4. Watch the German presentation held by Dr. Ganser.
Jonathan Paul
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Architectural Designer
Education: UC Berkeley
Jonathan Paul
UC Berkeley
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Architectural Designer
The common videos shown to the public by news media show buildings being demolished in their own footprint.Common knowledge about steel bending failure and the temperatures required for Shear failure indicate probable thermite assisted demolition.
Joe Shelbaer
Marietta, OH
Occupation: Retired Welding Inspector
Education: AS Mechanical Engineering
Joe Shelbaer
AS Mechanical Engineering
Marietta, OH
Occupation: Retired Welding Inspector
I worked as an NDT technician for 25 years, primarily on pipeline related projects. In 1996 I became an AWS certified welding inspector and did destructive testing until retirement.
Having worked with steel my entire life, I had a hard time accepting the Twin Towers total collapse. The video of the collapse of Building 7 was an eye opener for me. You guys are doing great work.
David Wescott
Duryea, PA
Occupation: Controls Engineer
Education: Associate Degree
David Wescott
Associate Degree
Duryea, PA
Occupation: Controls Engineer
Associate Degree in electronics. 25 years experience in design and programming of industrial automation equipment.
There is an abundance of eyewitness statements and video evidence that contradicts the official report of the WTC destruction. The steel from the buildings was hauled away and destroyed before a proper investigation could be completed. I do not believe the official report and believe a new investigation needs to be opened.
Paul C. Robinson, HNC FIoC LCGI
Bradford, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architecture
Education: HNC FIoC LCGI
Paul C. Robinson, HNC FIoC LCGI
HNC FIoC LCGI
Bradford, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architecture
Carpentry and Joinery distinctions, award winning student. Higher National Certificate in Building Studies. Fellow of the Institute of Carpenters. 10 years Clerk of Works for large chemical company overseeing 9 in house Joiners manufacturing laboratories. 30 maintenance staff of varying trades. Responsible for liaising with Architects, Structural Engineers, Concrete Engineers, Construction Contractors to ensure structures were built in accordance with design and company requirements.Involved in Residential Architectural design (AutoCAD) Planning and Building Code for past 20 years.
Based on my experience, having witnessed first hand the destruction of a steel frame structure due to fire, having studied the deformation, twisting of steel portal frames, I disagree with the findings by NIST. I do not accept that the three main structures involved collapsed at freefall speed through the path of greatest resistance. Resistance that increases the further down the towers collapse given that steel columns would be of huge proportions at lower levels in order to carry the significant loadings from upper stories. It just does not make sense and defies basic physics.