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 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.
René Poulsen, BSc
BSc. Chemical Engineering
During my two different scientific educations I've always been taught to scrutinize relevant information and make conclusions from available, relevant info in an objective and scientific sound matter.…
René Poulsen, BSc
BSc. Chemical Engineering
Lyngby, Denmark, Denmark
Laboratory Technician and chemical engineerer. I'm working within the biopharmaceutical area.
During my two different scientific educations I've always been taught to scrutinize relevant information and make conclusions from available, relevant info in an objective and scientific sound matter. This is NOT what's happening with the available information from 9/11. Let the truth be known!!!
Robert L. Hooper, CSP
Sr. Environmental Health And Safety Engineer
BS Manufacturing-Industrial Technology, Colorado State University, 1979
As a former firefighter, in my research there has never been a reinforced steel building that has collapsed due to fire. The collapse of WTC Buildings with a…
Robert L. Hooper, CSP
BS Manufacturing-Industrial Technology, Colorado State University, 1979
Moscow, ID
Occupation: Sr. Environmental Health And Safety Engineer
Formal education in Manufacturing Engineering. HazMat Technician for 30 years, firefighter/EMT for 12 years, Safety Engineer for 32 years, Certified Safety Professional (CSP) since 1992. Trained in FEMA ATC-20 post earthquake inspection of buildings. FEMA Disaster Safety Officer for 4 years...a command staff position to the Federal Coordinating Officer.
As a former firefighter, in my research there has never been a reinforced steel building that has collapsed due to fire. The collapse of WTC Buildings with a free fall speed of gravity defies the physics of building collapse due to weakening of structural elements. WTC 7 collapse cannot be related to WTC 1 and 2 collapses... there is absolutely no way any physics can support that. WTC 7 followed the book on structural demolition.
Hagen Wegner, MS
MS Electrical Engineering University of Stuttgart
The official story doesn't match the evidence. In particular the damage of an outer load bearing steel structure through a thin aluminium sheet metal plane is not likely.…
Hagen Wegner, MS
MS Electrical Engineering University of Stuttgart
Minane Bridge County Cork
Worked mainly on servo drives and electro-mechanical and hydraulic control systems, now self employed doing development work of embedded controllers for various companies in the electronics industry.
The official story doesn't match the evidence. In particular the damage of an outer load bearing steel structure through a thin aluminium sheet metal plane is not likely. Furthermore the acceleration (and disintegration) of the upper part of the building is clear evidence of a controlled demolition (compare also videos of failed controlled demolitions where the upper half is still standing).
Richard F. Humenn, PE
Electrical
Licensed NY, NJ, CT, D.C.
On September 11, I watched the live TV broadcast of the progressive collapse of the World Trade Towers with disbelief, as the mass and strength of the structure…
Richard F. Humenn, PE
Licensed NY, NJ, CT, D.C.
New Jersey, NJ
Occupation: Electrical
I was Senior Project Design Engineer in charge of the design of the electrical systems for the WTC Complex in NY. Employed by the consulting and engineering firm, Joseph R. Loring & Associates, Inc., I was also a licensed Professional Engineer and was directly associated with ongoing projects at WTC for some 35 years before retiring in mid 1997. Though an electrical engineer by trade, I was also very familiar with the structures and their conceptual design parameters.
On September 11, I watched the live TV broadcast of the progressive collapse of the World Trade Towers with disbelief, as the mass and strength of the structure should have survived the localized damage caused by the planes and burning jet fuel. I viewed the presentation of Richard Gage and other related material, which compels me to believe that the fuel and planes alone did not bring the Towers down. I, therefore, support the proposal to form an international group of professionals to investigate all plausible causes for the virtual freefall and the almost total destruction of the WTC structures.
Arthur Hugh M. Jones
P. Eng. (Geological) Retired
BSc Geological Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada, 1957
In addition to the demolition of the towers, I'm most interested in the apparent non-airline attack on Pentagon. Overlaying the plan of the plane it becomes obvious that…
Arthur Hugh M. Jones
BSc Geological Engineering, University of Toronto, Canada, 1957
Scarborough, ON, Canada
Occupation: P. Eng. (Geological) Retired
The engineering school at the University of Toronto awards B.A.Sc. degrees and M.A.Sc. degrees. I received the first in 1957 and the second a few years later. I've worked in mining exploration for 40 years. Throughout my active career, I maintained a membership in one or another of the Provincial Engineering Associations. At age 65, I was made a Life Member of The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.
In addition to the demolition of the towers, I'm most interested in the apparent non-airline attack on Pentagon. Overlaying the plan of the plane it becomes obvious that the starboard engine and wingtip would strike the wall at the same instant as the nosecone, yet there was no mark on the wall. The engine weighed 12 tons and was more likely than the nosecone to penetrate the outer wall. A diagram with the two superimposed might be the most conclusive to the general public.
Lawrence Boyer, Assistant Profes
Master of Science, St. Louis University
I did not know until today that a third building collapsed which was not hit by an airplane.
Lawrence Boyer, Assistant Profes
Master of Science, St. Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
1978 BS in Aerospace Engineering - worked for McDonnell Aircraft Co. in the stress department - then Flight Simulation - then Flight Test.
I did not know until today that a third building collapsed which was not hit by an airplane.
Michael E. Davis
Chemical, Mechanical And Energy Engineer
BS Chemical Engineering, California State University Long Beach, 1994; MS Engineering, CSULB, 1995
There is nothing I can add at this point that has not been covered, with evidence, by many professionals and eyewitness accounts. All I can say is that…
Michael E. Davis
BS Chemical Engineering, California State University Long Beach, 1994; MS Engineering, CSULB, 1995
Aurora, IL
Occupation: Chemical, Mechanical And Energy Engineer
I have a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from California State University Long Beach and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of North Dakota. I also did work toward a Ph.D. (uncompleted) in Energy Engineering from the University of North Dakota. Since August 2001 I have been employed by the USEPA in Region 5, Chicago in the permitting branch of the Water Division.
There is nothing I can add at this point that has not been covered, with evidence, by many professionals and eyewitness accounts. All I can say is that the perpetrators of this ghastly crime must be brought to justice and be held accountable for their crimes. They are responsible for what happened on that fateful day and for the results that continue even today.
Christine R. Balint
Architect
NJIT
From the videos, and from watching at a distance from NJ, and from experience watching planned implosions, the losses at the World Trade Center appear to be of…
Christine R. Balint
NJIT
Aberdeen, NJ
Occupation: Architect
I am a licensed architect and I have a 5 year Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in the USA and over 30 years of experience working in the profession of architecture for new buildings, additions and alterations using many different structural methods.
From the videos, and from watching at a distance from NJ, and from experience watching planned implosions, the losses at the World Trade Center appear to be of a planned demolition.
Ricardo Velozo
BA Engineering, PUC-PR, Brazil
We need more clarification on the fire temperatures and make comparisons to buildings that burned for hours and never collapsed.
Ricardo Velozo
BA Engineering, PUC-PR, Brazil
Curitiba, Paran√°, Brazil
Civil Engineer & Specialist in Steel Structures, Master Degree.
We need more clarification on the fire temperatures and make comparisons to buildings that burned for hours and never collapsed.
Erich W. Blohm, Engineering Cons
MS Mechanical Eng. Columbia University
It is impossible for the highly asymmetric damage caused by the second plane hitting WTC 2 to result in the completely symmetrical collapse of that building. The incredibly…
Erich W. Blohm, Engineering Cons
MS Mechanical Eng. Columbia University
Rhinebeck, NY
Engineering professional practicing for 30 years in the field of special structures.
It is impossible for the highly asymmetric damage caused by the second plane hitting WTC 2 to result in the completely symmetrical collapse of that building. The incredibly symmetrical implosion of WTC 7 into its own footprint confirms that controlled demolition was involved. This could only be done well in advance of 9/11/2001, and only with the full knowledge of the security firms in control of the WTC site. It could not have been perpetrated by a ragtag group of desert desperadoes.
Michael O'donnell, Mechanical Desig
I fail to understand how the buildings could collapse in the pancake fashion with such precision simply from the structural integrity of the steel of the upper floors…
Michael O'donnell, Mechanical Desig
San Diego, CA
I have 25 years as a welder and metalworker. With studies in metallurgy and strengths and properties of various metals, including various steel and aluminum alloys.
I fail to understand how the buildings could collapse in the pancake fashion with such precision simply from the structural integrity of the steel of the upper floors being compromised. I have witnessed several intentional controlled collapses that weren't as precise and straightforward as the WTC collapses seemed to be.
Petition Signatories
Michael S. Delarvin, Engineer And Eng
Santa Barbara, CA
Education: BA Long Beach
Michael S. Delarvin, Engineer And Eng
BA Long Beach
Santa Barbara, CA
I am an automation engineer. We build custom machine tools for a variety of costumers
I would like to see an independent study of the all the data done in a open environment
Mark J. Nelson, Student
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Education: Sydney Uni - Structural Engineering
Mark J. Nelson, Student
Sydney Uni - Structural Engineering
Sydney, NSW, Australia
I am in my 4th year of studying structural engineering at Sydney University.
Bazants' ludicrous 'pile-driver' theory is an abomination to the immutable laws of physics. The idea that the upper 'block' can 'one-way crush-down' the lower, stronger undamaged structure below at a constant acceleration of 2/3g is beyond ludicrous.
Scott D. Simon, Architectural
Auckland, South Pacific, New Zealand
Occupation: Architecture, Structural & Mechanical En
Scott D. Simon, Architectural
Auckland, South Pacific, New Zealand
Occupation: Architecture, Structural & Mechanical En
I am an Architectural and Structural Design Drafts-person. I worked for a Registered Consulting Engineering and Surveying practice (Baker Lyons & Associates) where I worked as a cadet in 1983, up until July 1994 where I began my own Architectural Design practice which I am still working in today. I do a lot of work with regards to Fault Diagnosis and Remedy however I am not a licensed Engineer. I am experienced in Structural Steel and Concrete detail but limited to 3 stories maximum, no high-rise work.
I read the HERA report (New Zealand) shortly after the September 11 event, and questioned the validity of the collapse so began to delve into the available information at the time. I have always felt that the attacks were a Smoke Screen for a controlled demolition that took place in broad daylight. There are too many questions that if answered honestly, would open so many cans of worms, going so far back into history, that the current and future law makers and keepers would be able to handle. The engineering of the towers does not lend itself to a free-fall type collapse without help - not just from two planes.
Colin G. Wilson, BEng
Glasgow, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Former Civil/Structural Engineer And Cur
Education: BEng Civil Engineering, University of Gl
Colin G. Wilson, BEng
BEng Civil Engineering, University of Gl
Glasgow, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Occupation: Former Civil/Structural Engineer And Cur
Degree educated former Civil/Structural Engineer with 10 years experience.Currently an ICT teacher in Aberdeenshire Scotland
Mohammad Nasiry, Civil Engineer
Washington, DC
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, GMU
Mohammad Nasiry, Civil Engineer
B.S. Civil Engineering, GMU
Washington, DC
Area of concentration: Structural Design/ Reinforced Concrete Design.....
I don't know why more engineers and architects speak out about this. Many of them fear that if they do, their jobs are on the line, especially those that work for public Universities which are funded by the state.
William B. Rose, Structural Steel
Auburn Hills, MI
William B. Rose, Structural Steel
Auburn Hills, MI
5 yrs. college...worked 33 yrs. in structural steel design assisting engineers.
A natural fire having sub-temperatures, would not effect the integrity of stress and compression in structural steel. If failure did result, it would not collapse in a perfect downward manner. period!
Alfonso G. Garcia, Ing.
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Education: Structural Degree
Alfonso G. Garcia, Ing.
Structural Degree
Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Civil engineer from the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, specialty structures, with 18 years experience.
No plane debris at the Pentagon and the towers fall like a controlled explosion. We need a real technical and scientific explanation.
Mike Schroeder
Corpus Christi, TX
Education: BBA, Texas Tech University
Mike Schroeder
BBA, Texas Tech University
Corpus Christi, TX
I am currently pastor of a Church in Corpus Christi. Before this I worked for a period with a civil/structural engineering firm in San Antonio, Texas.
I have some experience in structural-building design/engineering. I have considered the official explanation of why the twin towers went down, and I find it implausible, if not ridiculous. I am not one who believes that the majority is necessarily right about anything, but in this instance, may I ask, where is the list of professionals in the field who agree with the official explanation?
Colin F. Trunkey, Self Employeed G
Seattle, WA
Occupation: General Contractor
Education: BS from UW, Building Const./Architecture
Colin F. Trunkey, Self Employeed G
BS from UW, Building Const./Architecture
Seattle, WA
Occupation: General Contractor
I entered the trades in 1981, working my way through school. graduated in '87 with a BS in Building Construction, which emphasizes structural engineering (2 years of structures).
It was obvious to me as i watched the live news clips that it was a controlled demo. I'm looking forward to the ramifications following disclosure, whatever they may be.
N.i. Bo ModéN, Building Constru
Gothenburg, V.Gotaland, Sweden
Occupation: Systemecologist International Relations
Education: degreed & licensed
N.i. Bo ModéN, Building Constru
degreed & licensed
Gothenburg, V.Gotaland, Sweden
Occupation: Systemecologist International Relations
Since my examine 1964 have I been specialized in constructing university hospitals and schools. Now retired.
The official version of the event 9/11 is impossible. It is a conspiracy in itself. No matter how intense kerosene may burn steel buildings of that kind do not implode and fall in free fall speed down in it's footprints. They do not fall at all! And concerning building 7 there is no rime or reason in why it imploded end fell in it's own footprints. There is now convincing evidence that all the buildings where taken down with high tech nanoexplosives that caused the steel joints to be blown away like hot butter. It was a very Controlled Demolition. There has to be a new investigation in all these matters and the investigation has to be headed and controlled by an neutral international body of the highest status similar to the group of concerned scientists.
Christopher J. Wright
Manchester, UK, United Kingdom
Occupation: Telecommunications
Christopher J. Wright
Manchester, UK, United Kingdom
Occupation: Telecommunications
Professional large-scale telecoms engineer with some experience and a lot of interest in structural engineering.
No film footage or sourced, non-biased evidence appears to show any any irregularity in the way these buildings were destroyed, when put into context with controlled demolitions of a similar nature. While no steel-framed building of this magnitude has ever been demolished in a controlled manner, several buildings of this scale, built with similar fire protection systems have survived much greater blazes at much greater temperatures with no collapse occurring. Building 7 in particular displays clear attributes of a controlled demolition, and was barely affected by the initial impacts subjected to buildings 1 & 2.
David Detterich, Engineering Tech
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Structual Inspector
Education: B.A., Const. Management
David Detterich, Engineering Tech
B.A., Const. Management
Tacoma, WA
Occupation: Structual Inspector
I have over seven years of commercial special inspection experience with concrete, pre/post tensioning, anchors, reinforcing steel, masonry, structural non-destructive testing of metal, and much more. I also have experience in a laboratory performing tests on building materials such as concrete, soils/aggregates, asphalt, and masonry.
I do have a huge concern about how the World Trade Center high rises collapsed on 9/11/01. I also believe that the American people were decieved by the reports in the 9/11 Commission report. Obviously we are not being told the truth, and I hope that soon the American people will finally be told what really happened with those buildings that day.
Miroslav Kurkic, Structural Engin
London, United Kingdom
Education: BSsc Structural Engineer - Belgrade
Miroslav Kurkic, Structural Engin
BSsc Structural Engineer - Belgrade
London, United Kingdom
Chartered Structural Engineer, London, UK Consulting Engineer working in the UK since 1989. Member of Instruct Eng. UK
Convinced that the buildings are demolished in controlled manner. As a structural engineer it is so obvious to me.
Tammy J. Paradis, PE
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Education: Bach of Science, Civil Eng. , UNB
Tammy J. Paradis, PE
Bach of Science, Civil Eng. , UNB
Fredericton, NB, Canada
My work experience is mostly in transportation however I am also an architectural technologist and i took a structural dynamics course in my final year of university among other courses in steel design, concrete design, as well as structures and dynamics courses. I did fairly well and made 100% on the final exam in structural dynamics. We examined the harmonic frequencies of structures and the aspects of structural design from various loads (live loads, dead loads etc..).
Watched the twin towers collapse on TV when it was happening and said to others later that day that it fell too fast and too neatly from just a fire or a pancake collapse. That it looked like a demolition, it went down too fast. The cross bracing of steel and the central structural core prevents this type of thing from happening. I am happy someone has finally started asking questions. I have had questions from day one, minute one. The other thing that seemed odd is how quickly the theories came out and were never questioned by anyone. As every engineer knows, you get 10 different engineers you'll get 10 different opinions. But in the case of 9/11 this was all tied up in a neat little bow right away, with everyone spewing the same mantra and the same theory. To get engineers to agree with one another that quickly is a miracle in itself. I know, I work with them everyday.
Judith Sine, BS
Wakefield, RI
Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, URI
Judith Sine, BS
B.S., Civil Engineering, URI
Wakefield, RI
My working experience is the environmental field. Although I have taken many structural classes, I am not a qualified structural engineer however I believe my education qualifies me to question how structural failure occurred.
I have viewed and reviewed numerous videos of the 9/11 buildings collapsing. I have read numerous interpretations as to how this happened and have difficulty accepting the official story. I want to know the truth.
Sina Shakerian, Structural Engin
San Luis Obispo, CA
Education: B.A., Engineering in the Fall of 2010
Sina Shakerian, Structural Engin
B.A., Engineering in the Fall of 2010
San Luis Obispo, CA
I have been following the on going public investigation of 9/11 since I saw the towers fall in my 8th grade social studies class. It took 4 years for me to get accepted into cal poly SLO for architectural engineering and by the time I did most general public conversations regarding 9/11 had dwindled. My professors think anything other than the predetermined (by a random civilian on national television moments after the collapse) structural failure is simply impossible. I think it goes to show how fearful everyone is about looking at the truth and dealing with the implications that follow.
The most simple analysis of the collapse involves a cartoon diagram which holds the top 1/4's the building on a crane. In one case the top of the building is dropped through the air. In which case it hits the floor in approximately 10 seconds. The second case has the impossible task of showing hoe the top of the building has to travel through the remaining 3/4 of the building while doing so in approximately the same time period. The physics of the case seem truly elementary.
Brian M. Curran, B.civil Engineer
Kew Gardens, NY
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Univ at Buffalo
Brian M. Curran, B.civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Univ at Buffalo
Kew Gardens, NY
I graduate with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1998. I have worked as Structural Designer, Construction Inspector and Field Engineer.
I would like the collapse of Building 7 and the twin towers to be reinvestigated.
Curtis R. Anderson, Self Taught Stru
Chewelah, WA
Occupation: Iron Worker
Education: Truss Design& Fabrication
Curtis R. Anderson, Self Taught Stru
Truss Design& Fabrication
Chewelah, WA
Occupation: Iron Worker
I learned Steel building from an old Iron Worker who built buildings just like W.T.C. 7. It carried over into my own wood designs for bolt together trusses. We have load tested our trusses at 4&5 feet of wet snow and never had a failure. Now that's what we call the right stuff. You build it right and it will not fail. I know what it takes to collapse a structure of this design and preset explosives is the only thing that could bring these buildings down. Last i checked steel does not burn in molten puddles for over a month. Nano thermite, military grade mind you, does melt steel. This was an inside job. They cut out the guts and the ribs folded inward. It's not rocket science and i know a bit about that too. Follow the money.
The horror I felt watching that day is something i never want to feel again. Then the disbelief as the buildings collapsed into their own footprint. Reports of explosions in the lower sections of the structures. Parts of the buildings weighing tons being vertically ejected and embedding themselves into adjacent buildings hundreds of feet away. Bright yellow lava pouring out of the still standing structure. And, my God, the people trying to escape the smoke and heat, making the choice of burning to death or just letting go. It rips at the heart. It took months to set this up and a cast of cold blooded individuals to pull it off. But W.T.C. #7 is where they made their mistake. How long would it take to wire a building of #7's size to implode in on itself. Hmmm. Any guesses? I can bet it wasn't five hours. I've wired explosives as lead man in open pit mines. You set charges three football fields long by two wide at ten foot spacing. It takes four 2 person teams eight to ten hours to complete this task on flat open ground. This is the greatest smoke and mirrors scam ever pulled. To understand 9-11 one must go back at least six months prior to the date. Then, and only then, can the placing of the explosives be laid bare for all to see as work crews used forklift after forklift to cart the wire primers. Nano thermite painted on with chem-techs to ignite it took months to install. They ripped out those buildings guts and the heart of America as well. Let the truth see the light of day and evil will scurry for the darkness of hell. 9-11 truth now.
Michael K. Appelhans, Math/Science Pro
Gary, IN
Education: B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering
Michael K. Appelhans, Math/Science Pro
B.S. and M.S. Civil Engineering
Gary, IN
Purdue University graduate; B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering (structural). Professor/teacher of mathematics, physics, astronomy, and other sciences.
There are too many questions that have been left unanswered. As a scientist and promoter of truth and democracy, I cannot see any good reason why this truly tragic and historical event should not be given more investigative attention.
Lawrence E. Sloma, BA
Minneapolis, MN
Education: BA Engineering U of Illinois
Lawrence E. Sloma, BA
BA Engineering U of Illinois
Minneapolis, MN
Many Engineering disciplines. Worked in Aerospace, Space Shuttle, B-1 Bomber, etc. Medical instrument and device creation and medical research. Structural Engineering and Pollution Control. Electronics and new product creation i.e. first copy machine, 3M color copier, manufacturing machine design. New kitchen devices i.e. first electric knife, etc. Electronic instrumentation new products, first portable tape recorders, MICR code readers, etc. On and on.........
Final report and news cast findings are not plausible with video, eye witnesses, and collapse of buildings and examination of debris.
Thomas M. Chau
San Bruno, CA
Education: BS Civil Engineering
Thomas M. Chau
BS Civil Engineering
San Bruno, CA
Structural Engineering student worked 7years in the construction industry.
One of the WTC buildings was not directly hit by 747's but it went down just the same. Also the video clips and pictures of the collapsed I-beams show signs of a controlled demolition.
Abhinav Dhaka, Engineer
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Education: Master's
Abhinav Dhaka, Engineer
Master's
New Delhi, Delhi, India
A Structural Engineer with sufficient expertise in Self Compacting Concrete/Self Consolidating Concrete.
Progressive Floor Collapse is what my Professor called it although, it seems highly improbable.
Joseph Martin, Engineering Staf
Hartford, CT
Joseph Martin, Engineering Staf
Hartford, CT
I've been working with a small structural engineering firm since 1989 and have worked on projects ranging from small residential buildings to large, multi-story commercial and residential buildings and schools. I've taken part in every aspect of our firm's design, CD and construction phases for all of our projects in the past two decades and have spent much time in the field overseeing and regulating how our structures are built in the field.
Building seven was obvious to me the moment I saw it fall that afternoon. As far as the towers, it took me a while to digest the fact that these were also brought down in a similar, controlled fashion. And obviously, video and other resources allowing me to learn how the buildings were constructed and view the structural drawings were the nail in the official version's casket as far as I was concerned.
Rich Reed, B.s. Structural
San Diego, CA
Education: Degreed
Rich Reed, B.s. Structural
Degreed
San Diego, CA
Roberto J. Jelash, Architectural Co
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Education: NZCAD
Roberto J. Jelash, Architectural Co
NZCAD
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
I have worked on 10 steel & concrete hotel buildings and with structural engineers Buller Goerge, New Zealands top Engineers.
When I first saw the terror attack it looked surreal and the speed of the collapse was my first concern.
Cesar L. Picazo, MS
San Francisco, CA
Education: M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology
Cesar L. Picazo, MS
M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology
San Francisco, CA
Been designing buildings structurally for 6 years. I have knowledge and am learning on designing tall buildings greater than 40 stories.
The official story is insulting to an engineer's intelligence. I think the smoking gun is the buildings falling straight down, whether it was building 1, 2 or 7.
Jason Mewis, Senior Structura
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Education: Bsc. University of Saskatchewan
Jason Mewis, Senior Structura
Bsc. University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
I have been President and Senior Structural Engineer with Engcomp for the past 27 years.
I feel that the official story of how the WTC collapsed doesn't make any sense from an engineers perspective. I would like to see a new independent study done.
Mark J. Niebauer, Engineering Cons
Plymouth, CA
Education: EE
Mark J. Niebauer, Engineering Cons
EE
Plymouth, CA
Having worked in structural and Electrical engineering for many years, graduate U of A.
The collapse is an obvious and blatant example of perfectly executed demolition.
Albert Arey, Structural Engin
Chicago, IL
Education: BA
Albert Arey, Structural Engin
BA
Chicago, IL
I graduated from L'Ecole Central de Lyon and also studied at the University of Chicago.
The collapse was too neat to be ascribed to the official story and what was described in NIST report. A new investigation is warranted.
Gregg T. Truscott, Graduate Student
Cincinnati, OH
Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, Cincinnati
Gregg T. Truscott, Graduate Student
B.S., Civil Engineering, Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
Received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati in 2006. I've stayed in school and am now wrapping up a Graduate Degree at UC in Structural Engineering. I've co-oped with several engineering firms in the Cincinnati area including Bridge Engineering work at Burgess & Niple.
How can you get a 110-story 10-second pancake collapse? Not to mention WTC Building 7 which was not hit by an airplane! The towers collapsed much too quickly and were pulverized in mid-air (no 'pancaking' took place). The 80+ stories of undamaged building -- which should have offered resistance to falling bodies -- disintegrated completely. The existence, significance, and density of the towers' cores are never addressed by the official story or so-called experts. Dozens and dozens of eyewitness testimony corroborate that the three buildings were brought down with some sort of incendiary device. We need a new 9/11 Investigation!
David H. Sandlin, Draftsman
Houston, TX
Occupation: Structural Engineering & Architecture
David H. Sandlin, Draftsman
Houston, TX
Occupation: Structural Engineering & Architecture
Over 25 years experience in the Structural Engineering and Architectural fields as well as 10 years experience with a Developer/Builder. Currently working as an independent contractor.
The evidence is overwhelming. There hasn't been a U.S. war since the revolution that wasn't started by misrepresentation of facts or events of the big money interest of Europe that currently own the Federal Reserve.
Michele Lamarsh, MSE
Jacksonville, FL
Education: MSE, University of Michigan
Michele Lamarsh, MSE
MSE, University of Michigan
Jacksonville, FL
BSCE from New England College 1987, MSE from University of Michigan 1995, practiced structural engineering for about 10 years, currently director of the Construction Technology program at SJRCC.
An independent and extremely detailed structural analysis needs to be done on all three buildings. I'm not buying the NIST report.
Chris J. Zagami, BEng
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Education: Civil and Structural Engineering
Chris J. Zagami, BEng
Civil and Structural Engineering
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
I am a current engineering student majoring in structural design. Will shortly be starting my masters studies of structural engineering - extreme loading (blasting, fire, earthquake etc.)
After viewing clips of evidence and making what I see as reasonable assumptions I personally believe that there is no way the collapses could have happened in such an accelerated way. Furthermore all structures are designed so that when they fail, they fail in a prolonged, extremely deformed manner. No structure will collapse suddenly unless instantaneously impacted upon by extreme loading (much more than a 100 tone aircraft)