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
Norman S. Edwards
Systems Analysis
B.S. Mgmt Info Systems, Ambassador
My original gas volume analysis of twin tower collapse: If the towers collapsed due to structural weakness, the volume of air expelled from them would equal the gross…
Norman S. Edwards
B.S. Mgmt Info Systems, Ambassador
Port Austin, MI
Occupation: Systems Analysis
1978: Graduated first in class, Ambassador University. 1978-1994: Systems analyst and computer systems software designer. Responsible for many pioneer designs. 2004-2010: Director of PABC, including building maintenance.
My original gas volume analysis of twin tower collapse: If the towers collapsed due to structural weakness, the volume of air expelled from them would equal the gross volume of the building minus the volume of solid objects within it. Yet, it is evident from all videos that the volume of gas expelled was instantly many times the volume of the original building. Explosives within the building are the only credible source of this excess gas volume. Also, the speed at which the gas and debris was expelled horizontally from the building was approximately the same for all floors. This is exactly what would be expected if a similar set of explosive charges were detonated on each floor of the building. If the matter was expelled only due to the weight of above floors crushing the lower floors, the gas and dust would have been expelled a short distance at the beginning of the event when the speed of collapse was slow, and a much further distance on the lower floors when the speed of collapse was faster. That was not the case.
Nick Coombe
Chartered Architect
Royal College of Art, London
The 'official' NIST explanation for the collapse is not just an impossibility. It is not just an insult to the intelligence of construction professionals - but of everyone.
Nick Coombe
Royal College of Art, London
London, United Kingdom
Occupation: Chartered Architect
Chartered Architect in private practise for 29 years.
The 'official' NIST explanation for the collapse is not just an impossibility. It is not just an insult to the intelligence of construction professionals - but of everyone.
Max R. Waller
Undecided
Max R. Waller
Pacoima, CA
Occupation: Undecided
John Bezner
Civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2003
It is obvious that these buildings failed due to a controlled demolition. Even if steel could weaken from a jet fuel fire, it would not fail in that…
John Bezner
BS Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2003
Dallas, TX
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Bachelor's in Civil Engineering specializing in Structural Engineering.I have owned & operated Civil Point Engineers, Inc. for over 10 years since 2007.
It is obvious that these buildings failed due to a controlled demolition. Even if steel could weaken from a jet fuel fire, it would not fail in that manner. WTC Building 7 would have not failed from a simple fire of office furniture. And if it did fail, it would not have a free fall collapse. A free fall collapse can only happen if the structural steel columns are compromised evenly and simultaneously.
Richard S. Blaes
Professional Pilot
BS Physics - Applied Eng, University of Akron, 1987
Richard S. Blaes
BS Physics - Applied Eng, University of Akron, 1987
Gahanna, OH
Occupation: Professional Pilot
BS - Physics Applied ME, USAF Instructor Pilot (Honorably Discharged), Professional Pilot, Electronics Engineer, Inventor, Experimental Aircraft Builder (3 aircraft), Husband, Father
Cornelis Stolk
International Trade
Everyone, also without any knowledge or expertise, will understand that the truth is hidden about 9/11.
Cornelis Stolk
De Lier, ZH, Netherlands
Occupation: International Trade
International trade marketing, working with 65 countries and traveling half of them.
Everyone, also without any knowledge or expertise, will understand that the truth is hidden about 9/11.
Huan C. Chan, BArch
B. Arch, University of New South Wales
The way the building collapsed ( WTC ) looks very very suspicious. A tower that high could not have collapsed that neatly, debris crushing down like that, and…
Huan C. Chan, BArch
B. Arch, University of New South Wales
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
I was registered with RIBA and had since withdrawn my affliation in 2006
The way the building collapsed ( WTC ) looks very very suspicious. A tower that high could not have collapsed that neatly, debris crushing down like that, and had hardly affected the surrounding in terms of damages from the expected towers' side way topple. Could that amount of fuel melted the steel core in such a short time span ? People were still speaking on mobile phones from inside the tower, minutes before the collapse though choking in smoke. The supposed heat that melted the steel could have incinerated the people before they could continue speaking for so long up and until before the collapse.
David M. Green
Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois 1979.
As I observed the twin towers collapsing in real time it was apparent that 'there's something wrong with this picture.' A review of the evidence has brought me…
David M. Green
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois 1979.
Mahomet, IL
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois. 35 years experience designing and reviewing construction documents for University buildings with project budgets exceeding $100,000,000 (2001 dollars).
As I observed the twin towers collapsing in real time it was apparent that 'there's something wrong with this picture.' A review of the evidence has brought me to the conclusion that the public narrative and 'official' findings are incorrect and intentionally misleading. Volumes of evidence indicate that the twin towers and Building 7 were destroyed by controlled demolition rather than fire. Building 7 is the 'smoking gun.'
Robert D. Coleman, BS, MBA, MS, PhD
Harvard University
Western scientific method requires selecting the most parsimonious hypothesis that fits all the facts, not selecting the facts that fit a preconceived hypothesis. According to scientific methodology, based…
Robert D. Coleman, BS, MBA, MS, PhD
Harvard University
Dallas, TX
BS Engineering University of Oklahoma, MBA Harvard University, MS and PhD Political Economy University of Texas at Dallas, with dissertation in financial economics entitled 'Capital Market Efficiency of Firms Financing Research and Development'. The dissertation, in Chapter 4 'Asset Pricing Circularity', debunked the single-equation simultaneity in the prominent Three-Factor Model for stock-portfolio pricing, in order to demonstrate a newly discovered, scientific, stock-portfolio pricing anomaly.
Western scientific method requires selecting the most parsimonious hypothesis that fits all the facts, not selecting the facts that fit a preconceived hypothesis. According to scientific methodology, based on the evidence available in 2013, all three of the World Trade Center buildings, North Tower, South Tower and WTC7, were destroyed as a result of controlled demolition. Explaining how is a straightforward application of science and engineering, but explaining why may have to be explained by other learned disciplines such as political science, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology and philosophy.
William P. Cox, BSME, LT, USNR
Engineer (Retired)
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1957
You have convinced me that a full investigation is needed.
William P. Cox, BSME, LT, USNR
BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1957
Lexington, KY
Occupation: Engineer (Retired)
Retired mechanical engineer & contractor HVAC. Graduated University of Kentucky, BSME, 1957. Three years active duty USNR, final rank LT, USNR.
You have convinced me that a full investigation is needed.
James Smajstrla, BSME
B.S.M.E., Texas A&M
I am concerned that NIST has not, to this date, allowed peer review of their technical works, especially the Building 7 FEMA analysis. I would be interested to…
James Smajstrla, BSME
B.S.M.E., Texas A&M
Round Rock, TX
My work experience includes design, fabrication, installation and start-up of machinery and controls for the food and pharmaceutical industries, including modification of existing steel frame structures.
I am concerned that NIST has not, to this date, allowed peer review of their technical works, especially the Building 7 FEMA analysis. I would be interested to learn how localized damage caused universal collapse on that day,
Thomas W. Wilczek, PE
BSCE, UC Davis
Most state engineering license regulatory agencies state something to this effect: Registrants shall at all times recognize that their primary obligation is to protect the safety, health, property…
Thomas W. Wilczek, PE
BSCE, UC Davis
Portland, OR
Recently retired after a 38 year civil engineering career in CA and OR - 15 as a consulting engineer and the remainder primarily in federal government service - COE, FAA, USFS and BLM.
Most state engineering license regulatory agencies state something to this effect: Registrants shall at all times recognize that their primary obligation is to protect the safety, health, property and welfare of the public. (OAR 820-020-0015) This is paramount to a licensed engineer's duties. I've studied and pondered the information and comments made by engineers and architects who are likely guided by such licensing rules and who have more expertise in the subject than I do - both in and outside of your web site. I believe them. The facts presented make logical sense and reinforces the intuitive engineer in me that thought something was suspicious regarding the events of that day. My doubt of the official story has increased accordingly over time - thus I sign your petition.
Petition Signatories
Eleanor R. White, PEng
Elliot Lake, ON, Canada
Education: B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, UCONN
Eleanor R. White, PEng
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, UCONN
Elliot Lake, ON, Canada
Started with mechanical design, spent most of career in electrical distribution/rural generation, ended up in computers/digital electronics
There is simply no way the heavy box-section columns would have allowed any building to disintegrate without heavy use of explosives. Even if fire softened the columns, there would have been some bending, not disintegration. And of course the demolition of building 7 totally demolishes the official story!
Michael Stephens, PE
Welling, OK
Education: BS, Geological Engineering
Michael Stephens, PE
BS, Geological Engineering
Welling, OK
Self employed as a general Civil Engineering Consultant, obtained B.S. degree in Geological Engineering with minor in Hazardous Waste Management from NMSU in 1994.
It was apparent to me from the day of 9/11 that the buildings did not fall due to catastrophic failure initiating from the impact by jet planes. If the towers had fallen due to anything but a controlled demolition, they would have taken out several city blocks and most adjacent buildings would have also been taken down by the towers. Engineers and architects know this, which is why explosives are used to bring down large structures in densely populated areas.
Robert C. Terhune, BS
Sparks, NV
Education: B.S., Electrical Engineering, Univ. NV,
Robert C. Terhune, BS
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Univ. NV,
Sparks, NV
Native of Reno, NV. I am a recent graduate, entering graduate school in EE. I live completely off-grid, using a system I helped design, and I am planning to design alternative energy and radio systems.
I have been questioning the official story almost since 9/11 took place. Even to someone non-technical, the official explanations for the collapses of the WTC buildings are obviously completely inaccurate. No modern steel building has ever collapsed in that fashion before (due to fire), and it does not make sense that they should. The official story is so obviously full of holes, that it requires a massive amount of ignoring the evidence to even come close to convincing yourself that it is true.
Amir A. Rana, BSc
Lafayette, LA
Education: BSc Mechanical Engineering
Amir A. Rana, BSc
BSc Mechanical Engineering
Lafayette, LA
33 year old Mechanical Engineer currently working in the Oil and Gas industry.
There is no way that these 3 buildings symmetrically collapsed the way that they did. Another interesting fact is how empty the 4 planes were. I have never been on a plane that is 75% empty!! So many inconsistencies!!
David E. Cassel, PE
Oldtown, ID
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering
David E. Cassel, PE
BS Mechanical Engineering
Oldtown, ID
Engineering work in solar energy, conservation, building science, manufactured housing. Also one year of graduate work in PhD program in economics.
Only refusal to look at the issues would prevent any thinking person from coming to the conclusion that the planes did not bring down the buildings.
Edward Munyak, PE
Los Altos Hills, CA
Education: BSME Catholic University of America
Edward Munyak, PE
BSME Catholic University of America
Los Altos Hills, CA
Registered Mechanical and Fire Protection Engineer in the State of California. Currently working as a fire protection engineer for the city of San Jose, CA
I have collaborated with a research chemical engineer( P.E. in CA also) and he has worked with NIST reports that positively show that the jet fuel contributed very little to the duration of the fires and that in fact all the fires were very weak in historical perspective. They were oxygen starved as evidenced by the black smoke. If you dig deeper into the NIST reports they confirm that steel temperatures were low. I presented for continuing education credits at the NFPA World Safety Conference in Boston, MA 6/4/2007 My presentation showed that all three WTC collapses have no resemblance to any previous high rise fire, full scale fire tests in the UK involving much higher steel temperatures, or computer simulations using finite element analysis.
Robert W. Poltz, Reliablity Engin
Palo Alto, CA
Occupation: Reliability-Safety Engineering
Education: MSE/BSE Systems Engineering
Robert W. Poltz, Reliablity Engin
MSE/BSE Systems Engineering
Palo Alto, CA
Occupation: Reliability-Safety Engineering
Robert Poltz is Reliability Consultant, President and CEO of Design Analytx International, world leader in high tech systems reliability design analysis. Robert holds Masters and Bachelors degrees in engineering and is a registered Expert in Reliability Engineering. He has worked with safety, reliability and maintainability for more than twenty-five years and has managed and performed R&M (reliability and maintainability) tasks for Biotechnology, NASA, IEC, Semiconductor, Military and Defense, Telecommunications Electronic Switching and Fiber Optic Communications systems. Robert uses Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) reliability analysis software from Relex and from Reliasoft for probabilistic systems analysis. He has been a contributing writer to the Reliability column at the former website chipcenter.com, and published 19 articles on Reliability Engineering 2000-01. He is a member of the Society of Reliability Engineers' IEC TC56 International Reliability Standards Working Group and IEEE Consultants Network . He serves California and international hi-tech industries. Robert is a member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and ASQ (American Society for Quality). Education MS Engineering Management; BS Engineering - California Coast University ASET Electronics Engineering Technology[[tab]]USAF, Viet Nam Veteran
I became keenly aware that something wasn't right about the whole scenario surrounding the collapse of two skyscrapers. Having grown up in the shadow of the Empire State Building in New York City in my youth and young adult life, I remember hearing in school that lower Manhattan was Ground Zero in the event of nuclear attack. Living and working in skyscrapers is the norm in NYC. They are virtually indestructible given the amount of steel used and a history of over-building these structures. Then I saw the Loose Change video and that opened my eyes in disbelief that our government could do something like this and hope to get away with it. Let's start with independent hearings to determine the cause of failure of these buildings from a scientific analysis. Let the evidence lead us from there towards criminal prosecution of the guilty.
Chester W. Gearhart, PE
Kansas City, MO
Education: BS Civil Engineering, Univ of Missouri
Chester W. Gearhart, PE
BS Civil Engineering, Univ of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
I was forced to retire in 2002. I had a long Public Works career for the City of Kansas City, MO as a sewer and street designer and a plan reviewer. I college I had a strong interest and aptitude for structures and architecture. I have reviewed many construction plans for buildings and have watched construction of many large structures in KC. I no longer practice engineering but I have been researching 9/11 since it happened.
I have watched the construction of many large buildings and also have personally witnessed 5 controlled demolitions in KC. When I saw the towers fall on 9/11 I knew something was wrong and my first instinct was that it was impossible. When I saw building 7 fall I knew it was a CD. Why was there so many video cameras aimed at B7 when it fell if it was unexpected? Some coincidence. I have been studying this subject since it happened. I can find no evidence that any of the official story, even events other than the 3 buildings, makes any sense or is even possible.
Steven E. Ramsey, Author, Publishe
Austin, TX
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, B.S. Microbiolog
Steven E. Ramsey, Author, Publishe
B.S. Civil Engineering, B.S. Microbiolog
Austin, TX
Graduate of Texas A&M University at College Station and The University of Texas in Austin in the fields of microbiology and civil and environmental engineering. Worked as a Project Engineer for Gobbel Hays Partners and Law Engineering in Nashville in lead and asbestos remediation. Published, founded, managed, edited and co-authored an internationally distributed technical journal entitled Lead Perspectives, a resource for professionals involved in lead poisoning prevention in housing, attracting original articles from U.S. EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner (under Clinton) and U.S. HUD Director of Lead Hazard Control David E. Jacobs and many others. Currently writing a book and creating a film on depleted uranium and other related subjects.
The most convincing piece of evidence to me so far (of many) has been Dr. Steven Jones' outstanding work on the molten metal issue, which is utterly inexplicable in the official story's ridiculous version of events.
Michel A. Thomet, PhD, MSEE, MBA
Lafayette, CA
Education: Ph.D., E.E., Carnegie-Mellon, Pittsburgh
Michel A. Thomet, PhD, MSEE, MBA
Ph.D., E.E., Carnegie-Mellon, Pittsburgh
Lafayette, CA
Dipl.Elektroingenieur, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland, 1965 MSEE, Carnegie-Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, 1970 PhD EE, Carnegie-Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, 1972 MBA, UC Berkeley, CA, 1980
Conservation of momentum and thermodynamics are not conspiracy theories.
Paul Briggs, Mech.Eng
Kansas City, KS
Education: B.S. Mech. Engineering, Kansas State
Paul Briggs, Mech.Eng
B.S. Mech. Engineering, Kansas State
Kansas City, KS
20 Years in Electric Generation with Kansas Gas & Electric/Western Resources, 1 year with the Kansas City, KS, Board of Public Utilities.
No structure undergoing catastrophic failure falls straight down, unless it's controlled demolition. No kerosene (jet fuel) fire burning in open atmosphere gets hot enough to seriously weaken steel, much less melt it.
John J. Crawford, Engineering Cons
Opelika, AL
Education: BSE
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.
Jim Evans, Dr, CEng, PhD
London, UK
Education: BEng MSc PhD (all mechanical Engineering
Jim Evans, Dr, CEng, PhD
BEng MSc PhD (all mechanical Engineering
London, UK
Worked in gas turbine design and then studied PhD in structural mechanics (wire rope fatigue) Currently working in biophysical research.
In my opinion the only explanation is controlled demolition. It never occurred to me to think about it until I saw the film Loose Change recently.
Richard Robbins, Drilling Fluids
Coventry, UK
Education: BEng Engineering Geology & Geotechnics,
Richard Robbins, Drilling Fluids
BEng Engineering Geology & Geotechnics,
Coventry, UK
Four years spent studying for my degrees. Ten years working mainly offshore in the oil industry all around the world.
When I first saw the collapses I remarked that they looked like something one would see in a Hollywood film. It took me a few years to stumble over a video showing what looked like demolition squibs as the twin towers collapsed. Instantly I recognized the truth that was hidden in plain sight. A true eureka moment. I have too many questions to list them all but here's a taster: 1) What caused the molten steel under WTC 1,2 & 7? Why do NIST deny that there was molten steel under these buildings? 2) Why did WTC 1,2 & 7 collapses display all the characteristics of controlled demolitions if they were not? 3) Why was over 99% of the steel from the WTC buildings sent to Asia to be melted down before a thorough forensic investigation could take place? 4) Why did so many witnesses hear & see explosions if there were no explosives in the buildings? 5) How did NIST get away with such obvious pathological science in their report on the collapse of the twin Towers - i.e. ignoring thermal expansion when analysing a possible fire-induced failure? The list goes on and on and on...
Jeanne A. Brantingham
Fayetteville, AR
Occupation: Retired
Education: B.S., ChemE, U. of Arkansas Fayetteville
Jeanne A. Brantingham
B.S., ChemE, U. of Arkansas Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Occupation: Retired
Although educated in Arkansas, I learned some critical thinking skills by watching and listening to alternative news sources, especially after 9/11. I knew for certain that the official story of 9/11 was BS after hearing David Ray Griffin on C-SPAN, then reading his first book about it.. My chemical engineer husband, who is one of your members, confirmed Mr. Griffin's statements after he also watched the C-SPAN presentation.
The collapse of the Towers always gave me an uneasy feeling that there was something very suspicious about it, but most people seemed to accept that it was not that unusual after buildings had been hit by planes. When I heard Mr. Griffin on C-SPAN, I knew instantly that he was right about the collapses--it was the first time I had heard anything that made sense about that day.
Eric Heredia, EE
Vancouver, WA
Education: BS Electrical Engineering
Eric Heredia, EE
BS Electrical Engineering
Vancouver, WA
I am a Power System Transmission Planner working for the Department of Energy. I studied electrical engineering at the University of Portland. I am working on a Masters in Electrical Engineering at PSU.
I do not believe the existing government reports. I want a new investigation!!
Jose Molina-Navarro, Mech.Eng
College Station, TX
Education: BA Mechanical Engineering
Jose Molina-Navarro, Mech.Eng
BA Mechanical Engineering
College Station, TX
Worked as a free lance engineer, have experience patenting different devices
9/11 = Inside Job Criminals to jail and not running any government IMPEACHMENT NOW !!! I hope that explains my position on this issue 🙂
Terry Petersen, EE
Chandler, AZ
Education: BSE
Terry Petersen, EE
BSE
Chandler, AZ
Served six years in the Army. Got my degree and went straight into an Aerospace company and have been there for 12 years.
My main problem is the amount of rubble that went over the sides combined with rapid collapse. My opinion is that contrasting the South Tower core standing after the collapse to what Bazant presents may be the best way to get skeptical engineers on board.
Mitchell S. Stein, PE
Austin, TX
Education: M.S. Civil Eng., Univ. of Texas at Austi
Mitchell S. Stein, PE
M.S. Civil Eng., Univ. of Texas at Austi
Austin, TX
Civil Engineering Site Designs; Potable Water Treatment Processes; Industrial Waste water Treatment Processes
None of WTC 1, WTC 2, or WTC 7 could have fallen in the duration in took them to fall (on the order of 10 seconds), virtually directly downward, UNLESS the majority of their many key supporting structural elements on EACH FLOOR were 100% ineffective, or nearly 100% ineffective, and such a situation seems virtually 100% IMPLAUSIBLE, unless there was some sort of configuration for a controlled demolition in place PRIOR TO the planes hitting WTC 1 and WTC 2.
Christian Clausen, Registered Profe
El Paso, TX
Education: B.S., Surveying Engineering, NMSU
Christian Clausen, Registered Profe
B.S., Surveying Engineering, NMSU
El Paso, TX
I am a professional land surveyor registered in three western states of the U.S.
WTC7 was my wake-up call. Once I reviewed footage of all three (3) of the collapses again this year (for the first time since 9/11), I was instantly struck by how quickly and completely they collapsed. I have spent the last several months in serious self-education, not just regarding the clearly engineered collapses that occurred on 9/11/01, but also regarding the unhealthy geopolitical paradigm in which this kind of government malfeasance can exist. I AM SADDENED BEYOND DESCRIPTION by what has occurred in this nation and across the globe in the wake of 9/11.
Werner Simbeck, BEng
Victoria, BC, Canada
Education: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Werner Simbeck, BEng
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Victoria, BC, Canada
Mechanical Component Development, Design,Manufacturing, as well as Computer Modeling & Stress Analysis.
I have been very sceptical of the collapse of the WTC ever since that tragic morning of 9/11, when I watched on TV this horrific event unfold. A hot burning fire could never initiate such a catastrophic failure and collapse of the entire steel frame structure as was the one that occurred that day. Even if the structural damage of the impact and fire had initiated a failure of the support structure of the floors in question, then the failure would have been non symmetric, slow and gradual where the undamaged upper structure would have remained intact - a 'kinking' of the towers would have occurred. The video footage of the collapse that occurred that day is enough evidence to easily proof that a gravitational collapse of the entire structure due to fire did not occur that day (i.e. laws of physics are universal). Simple structural computer simulation and a finite element analysis could demonstrate this and proof without any reasonable doubt that the official story is incorrect. I would suggest that an accurate computer model be made available of the WTC Towers, so that students, professors and engineers around the world run the simulation and publish their results. The results should then be reviewed at an international conference of Structural Engineers and Architects and their findings made public. Any new official investigation of the event of 9/11 needs to be open to the public and transparent with international observers/media and experts present. We owe it to the victims and to our profession to get to the bottom of this quickly - let the cards fall where they may.
David Andresen, BSc(Eng)
Cherrybrook, NSW, Australia
Education: Civil Engineering UNSW Australia
David Andresen, BSc(Eng)
Civil Engineering UNSW Australia
Cherrybrook, NSW, Australia
Land Development Roads and Drainage, Design and Manufacture Farm Machinery.
Initial reaction on seeing the WTC collapses on TV: This is another Hollywood movie? On being told it was for real, I asked myself, What kind of explosive material was in those airplanes? Very pleased that the building codes may continue to be useful. Extremely sad for those who lost and are loosing friends and family.
John P. Anderson, Doctoral Candida
Okemos, MI
Education: BSE, MS, Engineering, U of Michigan
John P. Anderson, Doctoral Candida
BSE, MS, Engineering, U of Michigan
Okemos, MI
BSE in Materials Science and Engineering, MS and Doctoral Candidate in Macromolecular Science and Engineering, all from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor.
It is beyond any doubt that WTC 7 and the twin towers were felled by controlled demolitions.
Joel S. Hirschhorn, PhD
Chevy Chase, MD
Education: Ph.D. Materials Engineering, RPI
Joel S. Hirschhorn, PhD
Ph.D. Materials Engineering, RPI
Chevy Chase, MD
Former full professor Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; senior official at the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment; Director of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources at the National Governors Assoc.; president of environmental consulting firm; author of several books and regular contributor of articles for over 100 websites.
Considering all the negative impacts of the 9/11 event, people worldwide deserve to know the complete truth.
Aidan J. Monaghan, BSc
Las Vegas, NV
Education: B.Sc. Electronic Engineering
Aidan J. Monaghan, BSc
B.Sc. Electronic Engineering
Las Vegas, NV
Bachelors degree graduate of ITT Technical Institute in the field of electronic engineering and previously employed in the field of electro statics.
Massive and redundant structures do not fall to Earth at near-free fall speed without aid. There is seemingly more evidence supporting alternative collapse theories than there is for the 'official' collapse theories.
Michael S. Benefield, Mech.Eng
San Anselmo, CA
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering
Michael S. Benefield, Mech.Eng
BS Mechanical Engineering
San Anselmo, CA
Graduated from the University of Utah in 1994. Currently working as an asbestos consultant in the State of California.
It appears that the NIST report fails to account for known physical evidence found on the scene, and indeed seems to contradict fundamental physical laws. Therefore it cannot be accepted. An independent investigation with full subpoena power is needed.
Gary Benner, Consulting Engin
Toronto, ON, Canada
Education: BA Science University of Toronto
Gary Benner, Consulting Engin
BA Science University of Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada
Civil Engineer with 33 years of municipal and heavy construction experience, specializing in underground technology and dispute resolution.
At the moment I saw the first tower fall, it was obvious to me that the collapse was too symmetrical and too rapid not to have been assisted. - - - - The falling of the second tower in a similar manner, in a similar time frame was beyond any reasonable coincidence. - - - - An obvious insurance fraud (and likely much more) that needs a thorough investigation.
John C. Arvidsson, MEng, BEng
Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Education: B.Eng. (Chemical) M.Eng. (Environmental)
John C. Arvidsson, MEng, BEng
B.Eng. (Chemical) M.Eng. (Environmental)
Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
I hold a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Uppsala University and a Master of Environmental Engineering degree from The University of Queensland. I have knowledge in engineering thermodynamics, combustion and other important skills.
I calculate the collapse of a 417 m high building at 9.22 sec in vacuum which is consistent with the 417 m high WTCs 1&2 which proves highly effective removal of resistance, which cannot happen naturally. To reach the steel melting point of 1500 degrees C requires about 400% air combustion and additional use of an effective energy source such as methane. These were not the natural circumstances on 911 which proves the use of explosives or similar.
Bill Hoff, BSME
Suisun City, CA
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ASU
Bill Hoff, BSME
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ASU
Suisun City, CA
Graduated 1970 Arizona State University, B.S.M.E. Variety of engineering work experience over the last 30+ years including employment as Nuclear Engineer at Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Equipment Engineer at Motorola Semiconductor, Quality Engineer at Garret Turbine Engine, etc. Currently retired.
I'm convinced the official government story is sinister propaganda. 9/11 building collapses DEMAND thorough reinvestigation ... hopefully before Der Fuehrer's homeland security totally supersedes the US Constitution.
Christopher Wilder, Mechanical Desig
Cloverdale, CA
Education: B.S.M.E., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Christopher Wilder, Mechanical Desig
B.S.M.E., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cloverdale, CA
30+ years of wide mechanical engineering experience; Consulted with internationally known entities Kaiser Aluminum, Bechtel, Lawrence National Labs, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC), Applied Materials, Intel, NASA, and BOC.
I concluded early on that the official explanation, even before the 9/11 Commission report, did not add up. The first couple of items that I found suspicious were 1) the pulverizing of the concrete and 2) the free fall of the Towers in less than 10 seconds. Since 2001 I have read many books on the subject starting with Painful Questions by Eric Hufschmid, The New Pearl Harbor by David Ray Griffin (I saw him speak in Berkeley a year ago with Peter Phillips) and Towers of Deception by Barrie Zwicker the latter of which included the CD The Great Conspiracy. From the latter book I agreed with the author (and Richard Gage whom I heard on KPFA today) that there needs to be another, more thorough, investigation of the events of 9/11/2001. To add to my list of suspicious items, I saw a public showing of a CD, in 2004, where the focus was on experienced criminal investigators and how they were making the case about the rapid shipment of the steel from the Towers to India and China and that act was destroying evidence at the scene of a crime. I worked at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center from 2001-2005. I was amazed how otherwise very savvy physicists and engineers didn't want to entertain the thought, or evidence, that the official explanation did not add up. They willingly accept the official pancake theory. I have my own theory about their willingness to accept the official explanation. Several years ago I came across a term called cognitive dissonance. The psychological description goes like this: the term describes an uncomfortable mental tension that arises from results from having two (or more) conflicting thoughts at the same time i.e. The Towers falling was a bad, terrible event and My government is here to help me and they couldn't have had anything to do with the destruction of the Towers.
Kenneth A. Fiallos, PE
Seffner, FL
Occupation: Electrical
Education: BSE
Kenneth A. Fiallos, PE
BSE
Seffner, FL
Occupation: Electrical
I am an Electrical Engineer consulting in Power, Lighting and Building Automation Systems.
I believe that something is seriously wrong with the Official 9/11 Investigation.
Douglas E. Mackenzie, BSEE
Tollhouse, CA
Education: Degreed
Douglas E. Mackenzie, BSEE
Degreed
Tollhouse, CA
I received a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1994. I currently practice intellectual property law in Silicon Valley, CA.
Steel structures do not collapse at free fall speed unless brought down with explosives. Having watched the collapse of the World Trade Center Buildings and listened to witness accounts, it is obvious that explosives were used. An investigation into who rigged the buildings and to what end is immediately necessary. Our future survival is at stake!
Amanda L. Taylor, MSE
Austin, TX
Education: MS Engineering, Univ of TX, Austin
Amanda L. Taylor, MSE
MS Engineering, Univ of TX, Austin
Austin, TX
BSChE University of Arkansas - - MSE University of Texas at Austin - - Math & Science Teacher, Regents School of Austin. - - Currently raising children to know and love truth.
Please, if you have not already invested the time to do so, take two hours to view Richard Gage's talk at http://www.911blogger.com/node/10025 and consider the evidence with an open mind. - - - - Among other things, the official story leaves unexplained (a) the source of heat that could produce 2700F temperatures required to deform the steel when jet fuel can only attain about 1400F, and (b) how a steel framed building with both core and perimeter columns could collapse at free-fall speed instead of being slowed in its fall by the columns and mass of the floors below the impact site, and (c) why WTC 1, 2 and 7 collapsed while no other documented instance of fire in steel framed buildings has ever resulted in building collapse, though some of the fires have burned more intensely for longer times than at WTC. - - - - When these shortcomings are taken together with the other lines of positive evidence observed in the collapse of WTC 1, 2 and 7 and supporting controlled demolition, the case is very strong that the official story is at odds with the truth. Please examine it for yourself.