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
Deb Crowder, BFA, M.Ed
Educator
BFA, UNHM.Ed Antioch NE Graduate School
When I saw the Pentagon Conspiracy movie on the Internet, and Loose Change 2nd Edition in 2004 I suddenly knew the truth and have attempted to spread the…
Deb Crowder, BFA, M.Ed
BFA, UNHM.Ed Antioch NE Graduate School
Swanzey, NH
Occupation: Educator
I have been a high school art teacher for 28 years, and also teach drawing as an adjunct professor at the NH Institute of Art in Manchester NH. I am a member of the Monadnock 9/11 Truth Alliance group based in Keene NH.
When I saw the Pentagon Conspiracy movie on the Internet, and Loose Change 2nd Edition in 2004 I suddenly knew the truth and have attempted to spread the word as effectively as I can--I give a lot of DVDs to my students to watch at home. Our active 9/11 group has hosted Robert Bowman, David Ray Griffin, Cindy Sheehan, and in Sept., Kevin Ryan as speakers to enlighten and inform the local population. I have had an AE 911 Truth bumper sticker on my car for over a year. I just finished Hal Sisson's Modus Operandi, and though it is fiction, it sure offers a lot of plausible explanations for how 9/11 happened. I listened to Paul Zarembka recently on Guns and Butter, and wow, he has a lot to say as well. A lot of good information out there, people need to get it. Donating to NYC CAN to help their effort--how I wish the mainstream media would pay attention to that drama instead of the stupid crap they focus on! Thank you Richard Gage and all others with the courage to speak out for us.
Eric Francis-Wright
Structural Engineer
BSc Civil Eng, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
Being from NYC and witnessing this event live, and after watching countless hours of video of the 3 towers implosion, the theory of a pancake global collapse caused…
Eric Francis-Wright
BSc Civil Eng, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 2012
Monroe, NY
Occupation: Structural Engineer
Civil engineer in bridge and transportation structure design private/public firms - 3 years Field Engineer at Tappan Zee Bridge $4 Billion construction project - 4 years
Being from NYC and witnessing this event live, and after watching countless hours of video of the 3 towers implosion, the theory of a pancake global collapse caused by plane impact and office fires is not plausible. A) If there was a pancake collapse the debris site/ground zero would look totally different, resembling a crumbled but stacked set of floors. All lateral beams might be crushed but would have to be intact to keep the implosion of the building uniform. However it was difficult to find a steel member more than 10' feet long after the collapse. B) How do the 70' long interior core columns buckle and fail at free fall speed C) A single column no mater how critical, could never cause a uniform, global, free fall acceleration collapse in a skyscraper as was told to be the case in Building 7.
William L. Rion, PhD
Chemical Engineer
BS Chemical Engineering, Clemson University, 1982
The official story defies the laws of physics. The visual evidence shows obvious explosions and controlled demolition.
William L. Rion, PhD
BS Chemical Engineering, Clemson University, 1982
Hollywood, FL
Occupation: Chemical Engineer
BS, MS, and PhD in Chemical Engineering. Thirty two years experience chemical engineering.
The official story defies the laws of physics. The visual evidence shows obvious explosions and controlled demolition.
Stephen C. Flickenschild, AIA
BArch, University of Arkansas
Stephen C. Flickenschild, AIA
BArch, University of Arkansas
Walden, NY
Practicing Architect for 15+ years on everything from high-end custom residential, commercial, Dept of Defense - Marine and Navy Seals buildings, Train Station and Transportation design.
Alwin Hoff, Dipl.-Ing. FH A
degreed & licensed
These collapses implore a new neutral investigation. for the next generation of architects and the whole world.
Alwin Hoff, Dipl.-Ing. FH A
degreed & licensed
Mainz, Germany, Germany
1980 Technical college 1987 studies architecture 1989 start own office in Mainz (Germany)
These collapses implore a new neutral investigation. for the next generation of architects and the whole world.
Tony Szamboti, BSME
BSME
After watching the twin tower collapses live I wondered to myself where all of the energy came from to cause such rapid collapses. At the time I did…
Tony Szamboti, BSME
BSME
Blackwood, NJ
I am a Mechanical Design Engineer with over 20 years experience in the Aerospace and communications industries, where I have designed a large variety of structures required to perform in dynamic environments.
After watching the twin tower collapses live I wondered to myself where all of the energy came from to cause such rapid collapses. At the time I did not know how the buildings were designed and also heard a few days later about a civil engineering professor saying there was a 30g dynamic load. This was probably Dr. Bazant of Northwestern University. I somewhat accepted this but still wondered. After hearing about Dr. Steven Jones bringing up issues with molten metal in the rubble in early 2006 I decided I should read his paper. I found it on the Internet and after reading it started looking much harder at those collapses myself. Unfortunately, there is little doubt that the collapses were caused by controlled demolitions and it appears the aircraft impacts were causal ruses.
Shawn M. Fullington, Designer
B Arch
I followed the coverage on Sept. 11, 2001, from my chair in an architecture firm where I was employed in at that time. Unbelievable. We left early that…
Shawn M. Fullington, Designer
B Arch
Asheville, NC
Graduated Cum Laude - B. Arch from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1997. - - - - 1st Place-Carolina Concrete Masonry Design Competition 1995 - - 1st Place UNC-Charlotte Alumni Quad Competition 1998 - - - - Currently designing low VOC solar buildings specializing in hybrid, autoclaved aerated concrete, reinforced concrete frame and shell, SIPs, and salvage timber and lumber structures
I followed the coverage on Sept. 11, 2001, from my chair in an architecture firm where I was employed in at that time. Unbelievable. We left early that day, including the principals. - - - - Everything I learned in the four semesters of architectural structures classes support the information being presented on this site. I want to thank all of you. Patriotism is about facts and the search for them aside from our own personal interests. All truths will be revealed in time.
Robert Frias Pe, Mechanical/Elect
Mechanical/Electrial University of Texas
The official nationwide publication of a videotaped event collapse of the 2 WTC buildings showed that the concrete construction within those buildings descended as dust and did not…
Robert Frias Pe, Mechanical/Elect
Mechanical/Electrial University of Texas
Arlington, TX
Graduate of University of Texas (1952) practicing Mechanical/Electrical Engineering over 55 years, much in heavy industrial design, testified on OKC Federal Bldg.
The official nationwide publication of a videotaped event collapse of the 2 WTC buildings showed that the concrete construction within those buildings descended as dust and did not display what would have been more in line with an airplane crash - large pieces of concrete.
Olukayode O. Ajayi
Structural Engineering Consultancy
BSc Civil Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2001
It was a 'controlled demolition'. It takes some time for steel to melt. The plane impact was only at a point. Why was there uniform destruction of the…
Olukayode O. Ajayi
BSc Civil Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2001
Ibadan, Nigeria
Occupation: Structural Engineering Consultancy
Structural Engineering Consultancy. Structural design, drafting and construction supervision. I bagged B.Sc and M.Sc in Civil Engineering and specialized in Structural Engineering.
It was a 'controlled demolition'. It takes some time for steel to melt. The plane impact was only at a point. Why was there uniform destruction of the structural members of the building from the point of impact down to the floor?
David P. Mazzei
Engineer
M Eng Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008
There must be a new investigation into the 9/11 events.
David P. Mazzei
M Eng Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008
Cumberland, RI
Occupation: Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 2007. M Eng Civil Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008. I also have an MBA in Finance. I'm a project manager for Hayward Baker in Providence RI; I'm a geotechnical engineer focusing on ground improvement. Licensed in 3 states.
There must be a new investigation into the 9/11 events.
Jim Charles, PE
BS Geological Engineering, Michigan Tech
I believe a new investigation should be completed and participants forced to testify in public hearings.
Jim Charles, PE
BS Geological Engineering, Michigan Tech
Grand Rapids, MI
I have a degree in Geological Engineering with 25 years geotechnical, construction and environmental management experience.
I believe a new investigation should be completed and participants forced to testify in public hearings.
Tanner J. Kirchoff, Architect
Kansas State University
I viewed the video of WTC Building #7 collapsing. It is worth investigating to determine why the building fell symmetrically at near free fall speed.
Tanner J. Kirchoff, Architect
Kansas State University
San Antonio, TX
Graduated Kansas State University. I am an architect at RVK Architects of San Antonio, TX.
I viewed the video of WTC Building #7 collapsing. It is worth investigating to determine why the building fell symmetrically at near free fall speed.
Petition Signatories
Greg Kramer, Lead Engineering
Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Engineer
Education: B.S. Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Miami University, Oxford OH, 2017
Greg Kramer, Lead Engineering
B.S. Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, Miami University, Oxford OH, 2017
Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Engineer
Personal: Married with children Formal Education; all Miami University (Ohio): B.S. Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology 2017, Outstanding Engineering Technology Student Award 2017, Dean's List many years, A.S. Electrical Engineering Technology 2004, Physics Award 2002, A.S. Business Technology 1993 Occupational: Worked as hourly employee from 1988 to 1998 at Armco / AK Steel Middletown, Ohio in various departments, jobs, and locations (including the melt section). Also completed Study of Plant Operations course (among others) especially detailing the melt process (at Armco Training Center c.1990 - 1992). Worked in various engineering (Engineer and Technician) roles (with multiple patent inventions) continuously since 1998.9/11 Truth Activism: Long time signatory & occasional donor AE911Truth, organizer, street & event activist, and supporter & web presence (various; including 911Blogger, etc.); especially active 2007 - 2012
I believe the evidence submitted by leaders in the 9/11 truth movement about the WTC collapses being controlled demolitions are conclusive. I support continuing efforts by the movement to reveal these facts and push for a proper criminal investigation into these matters.
Ken Adam, Senior Mfg Eng
Chanhassen, MN
Education: BS Ceramic Eng (Material Science)
Ken Adam, Senior Mfg Eng
BS Ceramic Eng (Material Science)
Chanhassen, MN
I was raised on a farm, educated at Iowa State University and have worked as an engineer for over 25 years (both in design and manufacturing).
A smart fellow once said When it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, chances are its probably a duck!.
Frank M. Maly, BE
Canyonleigh, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Farmer
Education: BE Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales
Frank M. Maly, BE
BE Electrical Engineering, University of New South Wales
Canyonleigh, NSW, Australia
Occupation: Farmer
I obtained an Honors degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of NSW, Australia. I worked for IBM Australia as a systems engineer for 6 years in Australia, and two residencies at Research Triangle Park, in North Carolina. I worked at Cisco Systems for over 13 years, in Australia and the USA. I was responsible for one of the largest data communication testing labs in the world. I worked for Cisco in Silicon Valley and RTP, NC. I'm currently running my own farming business in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia.
It's strange that there are so many fundamental observations that can be made that prove, beyond a doubt, that the events of that day differ from the generally accepted causes. - - Seems it is more like a religious debate, or a political debate, and many people will take a side and not budge the slightest, even when presented simple observations or facts. For example, - 1. Rate of collapse of the buildings - 2. The projectiles that are projected perpendicular to the force of gravity - 3. The destruction of an entire building, below the impact point by a significantly SMALLER 'hammer' ie, the top part of the building - 4. The repeated observations by credible witnesses, ie the fireman, that observed many, many explosions - 5. In the videos of the destruction, anyone can see the significant emissions of material horizontally out from the building - - And on and on... You don't need a microscope to figure this one out.
Bob R. Briscoe, PE
Santa Rosa, CA
Education: BS Engineering, UCLA
Bob R. Briscoe, PE
BS Engineering, UCLA
Santa Rosa, CA
45+ years in civil and structural engineering design and construction with project work in bridges, buildings, foundations, earth retaining structures, roads, highways, and various commercial, industrial and public works facilities.
The collapse of the three WTC buildings would seem to defy the laws of mechanics, conservation of energy and known structural failure behavior. The case for the destruction of the three WTC buildings by means of controlled demolition is overwhelming.
Marc Kuttner, Marine Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Education: B.S. Marine Engineering Technology
Marc Kuttner, Marine Engineer
B.S. Marine Engineering Technology
San Francisco, CA
Active MEBA deep sea member. Coast Guard 2nd engineer's license. B.S. in Marine Engineering Technology from CMA 1996.
it doesn't take an engineer to see that the WTC buildings were obviously demolished by pre planted explosives.
Roger '. Dixon, P.Eng., MPH, CIH
Picton, ON, Canada
Education: B.Sc.Tech (Electrical Engineering)
Roger '. Dixon, P.Eng., MPH, CIH
B.Sc.Tech (Electrical Engineering)
Picton, ON, Canada
Degree - Electrical Engineering - Univ Manchester Institute of Science & Technology (UK,) 1962; Degree - Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene & Public Health, 1975. 30 yrs professional consulting in occupational health engineering and toxicology. 25 yrs Certified Industrial Hygienist (now retd.,) American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
I said on 12 Sept 2001 that the tower collapses were not due only to aircraft impact and fuel fire. Official explanation of collapses scientifically impossible. Realize that Americans need time to de-traumatize; then maybe to understand the overall plan by persons-yet unknown who seem to control this and possibly future US Administrations. Am obviously concerned about the implications for Canada.
John E. Anderson, PhD
Minneapolis, MN
Education: Ph.D. Astronautics, M.I.T.
John E. Anderson, PhD
Ph.D. Astronautics, M.I.T.
Minneapolis, MN
Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Minnesota for 23 years, at Boston University for 8 years.
My own calculation showed that the buildings fell more quickly than possible considering momentum exchange in pancaking from floor to floor
Raymond H. Hogue, PE
Peterborough, ON, Canada
Education: BSC University of Toronto
Raymond H. Hogue, PE
BSC University of Toronto
Peterborough, ON, Canada
Experience in the RCAF and Canadian Army, Aircraft Industry, Nuclear Industry, Mobile Communications and High voltage electrical systems.
Have been concerned for some time about the true situation and purpose of 911.
William R. Nugent, Pe, PE
Eastham, MA
Education: BEE, Polytechnic University
William R. Nugent, Pe, PE
BEE, Polytechnic University
Eastham, MA
Computer Scientist retired from the Library of Congress where I was Assistant Director for Research, Information Technology Services. Previously Co-Founder and Vice President, Inforonics, Inc.
Controlled demolition is the only scientifically plausible explanation of the collapses of the three buildings. Recall that in 1945 a 10-ton U.S. B-25 bomber hit the 79th floor of the much older Empire State Building. The building remained and remains fully intact though 3 crew members and 11 office workkers died. The 9-11 investigations were scientifically shoddy and much important evidence was prematurely disposed of. A fresh and unbiased investigation is urgently required of this, our new Pearl Harbor.
Steve C. Shap, BSE
Fernandina Beach, FL
Education: BS Elec Engineering Univ of MD
Steve C. Shap, BSE
BS Elec Engineering Univ of MD
Fernandina Beach, FL
Degreed Engineer with 30+ years of engineering and management experience. MBA applied to achieve success in a variety of technical settings.
It defies credulity that 3 modern skyscrapers collapsed as they did solely from the 2 apparent jetliner impacts. Much more analysis and discussion is needed in a non political, technical forum.
Bruce W. Randall, ME, BS
Longmeadow, MA
Education: B.S. M.E. - U Mass Amherst 1984
Bruce W. Randall, ME, BS
B.S. M.E. - U Mass Amherst 1984
Longmeadow, MA
1984 BSME no longer directly practicing since ending seven year manufacturing engineering career in 1992.
Even from a layman's point of view but certainly as an engineer the evidence -- physical, economic, political and historic overwhelmingly supports an inside job over the mainstream conspiracy theory!
Robert Henson, Engineer
Winter Park, FL
Education: BS Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Robert Henson, Engineer
BS Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Winter Park, FL
Several years as nuclear fuel design and nuclear waste analyst. Currently a telecommunications and network security analyst.
Steel and concrete structures don't disintegrate in mid-air. The structural fatigue should have been asymmetric and gradual.
Samuel L. Ready, BEE, MSEE
Chico, CA
Education: BEE, Ga Tech; MSEE, USC
Samuel L. Ready, BEE, MSEE
BEE, Ga Tech; MSEE, USC
Chico, CA
Studied engineering at University of Miami. Graduated from Georgia Tech with Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with emphasis on electronics in 1956. Received MSEE from University of Southern California with an emphasis on computers in 1958. Then worked in Aerospace for 26 years for several different companies in So. Cal. In 1988, left the Aerospace industry and got into the field of common interest subdivisions in which I have been primarily developing budgets for Homeowner Associations.
From all the different videos I have seen it seems very clear that the collapse of the 3 WTC buildings was due to controlled demolition.
Thomas H. Lackey, PE
Stowe, VT
Education: B.S.C.E., UVM 1985
Thomas H. Lackey, PE
B.S.C.E., UVM 1985
Stowe, VT
I began my career as a Geodetic Surveyor in the US Army in Germany from 1979-1982. I studied Civil Engineering at and graduated from the University of Vermont with a BSCE from 1982-1985. I practiced as an EIT in Alaska, New Hampshire and Vermont primarily in land development from 1985-1989. I passed my P.E. exam and became licensed in Vermont in 1989. I joined the Vermont Agency of Transportation in 1989 where I have worked in the Structures Section since 1995.
In 2001, I was shocked by the 9/11 attacks and accepted the official explanation. In 2005, I first heard the WTC controlled demolition idea and became interested in the collapse mechanism of the WTC buildings. So far, controlled demolition provides the most complete explanation for the collapse mechanism. The crucial missing piece of the controlled demolition explanation is who did it. 9/11 study is a fascinating puzzle and mystery.
Gerald D. Olson, PE
Waltham, MA
Education: Mechanical Engineer, Univ of Cincinnati
Gerald D. Olson, PE
Mechanical Engineer, Univ of Cincinnati
Waltham, MA
35 years in the design and development of fluid power pumps, valves and related equipment for the agriculture, construction and aircraft industries, including failure analysis and supervisory positions. After retiring have performed pre-purchase home inspections on over 100 properties. For fun have converted to electric power and driven for three years a 1981 VW Rabbit.
I was shocked to learn that Bldg.7 was not even mentioned in the 9/11 Investigation Report, as it is in my mind the key event in questioning all of the happenings on 9/11. But when few people even know that the building existed, it is difficult to discuss with them what happened to it and how it relates to the overall picture.
Raymond A. Simmons
Coral Gables, FL
Occupation: Retired
Education: BS Architectural Engineering, University of Miami, 1964
Raymond A. Simmons
BS Architectural Engineering, University of Miami, 1964
Coral Gables, FL
Occupation: Retired
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering degree from the University of Miami in June of 1964. My work experience was in other fields such as operating my family's amusement park for many years.
After studying the events of 9/11 for many years, I have concluded that the twin towers and WTC building #7 were brought down by controlled demolition. There are way too many items to go into here but the A&E 9/11 group has very carefully laid out the plausible explanation of the physics of how the buildings collapsed. An investigation needs to be conducted to finally get to the bottom of this tragedy.
Christopher E. Martini, BSME
Lawrenceburg, IN
Education: BS Engineering (concentration Mech.)
Christopher E. Martini, BSME
BS Engineering (concentration Mech.)
Lawrenceburg, IN
BS in Engineering from the Univ. of Cincinnati '89 Test engr/ durability engineering 85-89 Worked as and design and manufacturing engineer for airtools for almost 20 years (since '87 with several patents) the last 10 yrs as the Int'l. Eng. Mgr. or Director of Int'l. Eng. and Quality Assurance ' presently Eng. Consultant
Since the Oklahoma bombing I lost faith in getting the truth from nat'l. media and our gov. I felt strongly when the WTC fell that it was impossible (and argued with colleagues for years), with my knowledge/ understanding of alloy and structural steels. Then heard later another building fell but no one talked about it... Why? Then the Pentagon and PA... TV reports explained the alloy steel and titanium in landing gear and jet engines vaporized because they hit so hard... Bull, these metals do not vaporize no matter they were traveling at 500mph or 1000mph... So, where are they? No one answers... Letters to congressman and the local TV investigators gets you no response or something unrelated..... why? I'm glad someone has put this site together, finally, people who see the same things I've seen and been scorned for all these years.
Jeffrey Mcnabb, PE
Bozeman, MT
Education: BS & MS Civil Engineering, U Minnesota
Jeffrey Mcnabb, PE
BS & MS Civil Engineering, U Minnesota
Bozeman, MT
I have consulted in Montana for 20 years, mainly in land development, water/sewer design and river modeling.
When I saw the first building come down, live, on 9/11/2001, I told my wife that building was demolished by explosives and some other stuff. From that day forward, I have told folks that the laws of physics would have to be suspended for me to believe that the buildings collapsed because of a plane hitting them and a 'fire'.
Robert M. Stahl, Engineering Staf
Birmingham, AL
Education: B.A. Engineering, Univ of Alabama
Robert M. Stahl, Engineering Staf
B.A. Engineering, Univ of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Ten years experience in Oil and Gas industry. Prior, much computer experience while employed in Machine Tool industry and taught CNC at community college, also. Title of Reservoir Engineer attained, but with large amount of computer-related reporting established in ODBC environment. Lastly employed in exploratory engineering. w/r to digital environment, established core technology allowing reservoir engineering studies to be summarized for accounting purposes and future digitally based growth, whereby company grew from small mid-size to small large, surpassing most of its competition, thus providing the means for complete organic development within instead of being solely acquisition based company. More...
Silence is betrayal. We must be able to depend on our fellow man or woman. Instead, we are grasping for safety from an ominous ice shelf...
Alejandro D. Ripstein, Engineer
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
Education: BA Engineering ITESM, Monterrey Mexico
Alejandro D. Ripstein, Engineer
BA Engineering ITESM, Monterrey Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico
40 year old Mexican electronic engineer, with more than 15 years of consulting experience. Volunteer paramedic in Mexico City.
The more information that becomes available and analyzed, the more evident becomes the deception of this whole tragic event.
John M. Speidel, BS, BS
Visalia, CA
Education: BS Pet Eng (86) BS Mech Eng (87)
John M. Speidel, BS, BS
BS Pet Eng (86) BS Mech Eng (87)
Visalia, CA
I have been an engineer working mostly in casting metal foundries for the last 20+ years. I graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in both 1986 and 1987 with Petroleum and Mechanical engineering degrees, respectively. I currently serve as the company's Engineering Manager doing Mechanical Engineering in the water delivery field.
I have poured plenty of iron and iron based alloys in my career. Liquidus temperature for construction type steels is around 2735F - 2750F. It is impossible for the steel structure to have been compromised to the point of the type of failure that was experienced. There are many different technical things from material science to metallurgy to computer science issues that are obviously incorrect and or fabricated.
Sean Neprud, PE
San Francisco, CA
Education: B.S., Engineering, UC Berkeley
Sean Neprud, PE
B.S., Engineering, UC Berkeley
San Francisco, CA
I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2002, and began working for an engineering consulting firm in San Francisco in the beginning of 2003, where I continue to work as Mechanical Engineer. I have been a licensed Mechanical Engineer in California since 2006.
When I found the information about the collapse of the three WTC buildings, I noticed that it is clear that the official account of what caused the collapse does not explain all of the observed behavior of the buildings before, during, and after their collapse. I think that a more rigorous investigation is required into what caused these buildings to collapse, regardless of how uncomfortable some of the information that may uncover may be.
Daniel W. Richard, PE, LS
Eagar, AZ
Education: BS Chemical Engineering
Daniel W. Richard, PE, LS
BS Chemical Engineering
Eagar, AZ
Graduated from University of Arizona 1950 and worked for various companies (Fluor Corporation, Fisher Contracting, Pan American World Airways Guided Missile Range Department) and also the U.S. government (Federal Aviation Agency, U.S. Forest Service). Also. self employed 12 years before I retired doing land surveying, percolation tests, structural design of log homes and small buildings.
I accepted the government's conspiracy story as given out by the main stream media and did not give much, if any, thought to it until a neighbor on March 1, 2006 brought me a story from the Desert Morning News in SLC, Utah. It was dated 1-28-06. I contacted the journalist and asked if there were any other stories and she sent me two others. After reading them and finally thinking about it and based on my engineering education and experience, I realized that we have been lied to and that there was a coverup. For instance if the floors pancaked and fell one on the other from the fires, which could not possibly melt and cut the steel, the 47 massive columns over a quarter mile high would still be standing! There was no forensic investigation and the steel fell in lengths that could be loaded and trucked to the west coast and shipped to Asia. Also the R9/11 Commission report did not mention the 47 story WTC 7, which fell the afternoon that the two towers fell in the morning! A sure sign of a false report. My opinion is that the 3 WTC buildings fell as a result of planted cutting charges - an inside job. Regarding the Pentagon, I believe from the size of the hole in the ext. wall and lack of airplane debris, that it must have been a missile. As for the 4th plane that supposedly crashed near Shanksville, PA, there was only a smoking hole in the ground and all the debris was scattered over a very wide area so it must have been shot down.
James Randall, BS
Vancouver, WA
Education: BS Electrical Engineering
James Randall, BS
BS Electrical Engineering
Vancouver, WA
I pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering because I was always very good at math and science subjects. Hired out of high school at a local power company secured my future as an electrical engineer.
There is just way too much overwhelming evidence that discredits the official story. Practically any ONE of which is enough by itself. When taken as a whole it makes your jaw drop and wonder what happened to our country.
Mikos S. Fabersunne, PE
Davis, CA
Education: BS Chemical Engineering, UC Davis
Mikos S. Fabersunne, PE
BS Chemical Engineering, UC Davis
Davis, CA
B.S. Engineering from U.C. Davis, 1968; solar and HVAC system design & analysis of residential and commercial buildings; alternative energy resource analysis (wind, hydro, photovoltaics) 1976-1985; Professional Engineering registration in 1981 (Mechanical); Mechanical Engineer, California Energy Commission (health and safety analysis of proposed power plant projects; energy research grant program technical oversight (1986-1993); graduate study in Civil Engineering, U.C. Davis (1990-1993); P.E. review course in seismic building design; currently Hazardous Substances Engineer, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (oversight of seismic hazard study of industrial waste water treatment plant; design of piping system; construction oversight, database development)
The nearly free-fall velocity and the symmetrical path of collapse of Building 7, the confined footprint of the building's debris, the lack of any external force applied to the building's exterior are suspicious. Coupled with these factors, a visual comparison of the collapse with that of buildings being leveled by professional, controlled demolition suggests that the cause officially attributed to the failure (weakening of the structural members due to fire) is exceedingly unlikely. The true cause was likely an intentional, controlled demolition using explosive thermal charges typically employed for such purposes. The failures of WTC Buildings 1 and 2, likewise, are suspicious due to the inherent design strength of the buildings' cores to withstand aircraft impact; the relatively low temperature of a kerosene fire v. the temperature required for structural steel failure; the presence of subterranean molten steel, suggesting that a high-temperature cutting material was employed (thermate or a derivative); the debris cloud, which resembled that from an explosion; and like Building 7, the near free-fall velocity of collapse. Together these factors suggest that the cause of collapse was an intentional deployment of a professionally designed and executed demolition process utilizing systematically and remotely detonated, thermal cutting charges strategically situated throughout the buildings on key structural support members and their joints.
Zack Norwood
Berkeley, CA
Education: MS Electrical Engineering Systems, Univ of Michigan, 2002
Zack Norwood
MS Electrical Engineering Systems, Univ of Michigan, 2002
Berkeley, CA
BS Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rice University, 2001MS Electrical Engineering Systems, University of Michigan, 2002Doctoral Student, Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley
It is clear from my research into the collapses of the WTC twin towers and WTC7 that the official explanation as reported by FEMA is not the whole truth of the matter. I hope that the truth regarding these collapses, whatever it may be, comes to the public's attention. I therefore support further investigation.
Ronald H. Brookman, Structural Engin
Novato, CA
Education: BS & MS Engineering, UC Davis
Ronald H. Brookman, Structural Engin
BS & MS Engineering, UC Davis
Novato, CA
Mr. Brookman is a licensed structural engineer in the state of California. He obtained B.S. Civil Engineering (1984) and M.S. Structural Engineering (1986) degrees from the University of California at Davis, and has over 21 years experience in structural analysis, design, evaluation and rehabilitation of buildings in northern California.
One of our primary responsibilities as architects and engineers is to ensure public safety in and around our structures, and we take this seriously. It is also our responsibility as concerned American citizens to ask questions and seek honest answers. I encourage everyone to read the numerous books, technical reports and papers about the WTC; look closely at the photographs and videos; listen to the speakers with an open mind. Decide for yourself, and take a stand for what you believe. As a structural engineer I believe in the laws of physics and rely on them every day. - - - - After much reading and studying it is obvious that NIST, FEMA and the 9/11 Commission have all fallen short of a detailed accounting of the catastrophic collapses of the three World Trade Center buildings in Manhattan on 9/11/01. A few examples of unexplained details include the severe high temperature corrosion attack on the steel as described in Appendix C of the FEMA Building Performance Study, the complete symmetrical collapses following asymmetric structural damage and short-term fires, and the chemical signature of incendiary compounds found in the toxic WTC dust. - - - - I would really like to know why complete collapse of the twin towers became inevitable as expressed by NIST without any scientific analysis to substantiate it. Why would all 110 stories drop straight down to the ground in about 10 seconds, pulverizing most of the contents into dust and ash - twice? Why would WTC 7 fall straight down to the ground in about seven seconds the same day? It was not struck by any aircraft or engulfed in any fire. An independent investigation is justified - and necessary - for all three collapses.
Dennis Henry, PE
Kansas City, MO
Education: BS Civil Engineering, University of Missouri Rolla, 1972
Dennis Henry, PE
BS Civil Engineering, University of Missouri Rolla, 1972
Kansas City, MO
I was a city engineer for 34 years for the cities of Jefferson City, St. Joseph, and Raytown, Missouri. Graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1972 and received PE license in 1978. Designed bridges, roadways, storm, sanitary sewers, and traffic signals. Also, served 20 years with the United States Navy Reserve Civil Engineer Corps and retired as Commander, USNR.
Being a civil engineer and understanding the laws of physics, I know that a building cannot fall a free fall speed without the floors already falling also giving no resistance. I wish our congressmen were as smart, and also showed some backbone and got a truly independent investigation going. Also, this 911 truth movement has shown to me that our press is as every bit controlled and spits out as much propaganda as I thought Pravda did for the old Soviet Union. My eyes have been awakened to many things, and I have come to learn that we do not live in as free a country as I thought we did, and with the passage of the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, it has become even less so. Let's elect Ron Paul and bring our country back under the Constituion!!
Joel Regen, BSEE
Austin, TX
Education: BSEE
Joel Regen, BSEE
BSEE
Austin, TX
BSEE 1981 ASU. Electronic engineering, software. I am a software developer with 26 years experience. I live in Austin, TX and first found out about the 911 discrepancies in July of 2006. Since then, I have researched pretty heavily via books, web sites and videos, to try to understand what happened on 9/11/2001.
Building 7: No way that building fell due to fire. The fires were small and limited and the building fell symmetrically into its footprint exactly as a controlled demolition.
Erwin De Jong, MSc
The Hague, Zuid Holland
Education: Master
Erwin De Jong, MSc
Master
The Hague, Zuid Holland
Master degree Mechanical Engineering obtained at University of Twente (Netherlands) Currently occupied in offshore (steel structure) and aerospace engineering.
From a technical point of view it is not explainable that a steel structure sinks down into its own footprint with obviously no resistance after intense fires or even a plane crash.
Paul Dewey, ME, BS
Poway, CA
Education: B.S. M.E. San Diego State University
Paul Dewey, ME, BS
B.S. M.E. San Diego State University
Poway, CA
Over 25 years experience developing products and systems, and analyzing failures in the Aerospace, Electronics and Medical fields.
The official report describing the cause of the collapse of the three structures at the World Trade Center seems to reach conclusions not based on the evidence presented and does not address evidence that does not support the conclusion. It is not credible. Many actions, costing many lives and billions of taxpayers money have been initiated based on the story repeated in that report. The American People, and the people of the world, deserve a thorough review of all the relevant data and facts and an open analysis and conclusion from a reputable and diverse professional group. Please find the courage to support revisiting the facts surrounding the collapse of the buildings on 9/11. Thank you.
Ben J. Marshall, PE
Jacksonville, FL
Education: MS Chemical Engineering
Ben J. Marshall, PE
MS Chemical Engineering
Jacksonville, FL
Graduated with MS ' Chemical Engineering in 1996, Licensed PE in FL and KY, working in environmental consulting for 12 years, and currently living in Florida.
After reviewing several videos and documentaries it is clear to me that there needs to be an independent, comprehensive investigation, and subsequent education of the general public of the actual cause of the so called collapse of the world trade center buildings. I am certain if engineers and scientists work together the real cause of the destruction of the buildings will be understood. The official explanation by the US government is not supported by the superfluous evidence of what occured that day.
Paul W. Mason, Civil/Structural
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Education: Bachelor of Engineering
Paul W. Mason, Civil/Structural
Bachelor of Engineering
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Close to 35 years experience designing, constructing and maintaining major structures for state government agency.
A rudimentary knowledge of physics and in particular Newton's laws of motion is all that is needed to realize that all three collapses could not have happened as we have been led to believe. It is simply not physically possible for a structure to collapse at near-free fall speed and, at the same time, pulverize all of its concrete and steel into tiny fragments; there is not sufficient energy available to achieve both results simultaneously. A collapse at near-free fall speed would require that there be absolutely no internal resistance within the structure to hinder its acceleration under gravity. Buildings such as these are designed for combinations of extreme loads that include earthquakes and hurricanes with a sizeable factor of safety thrown in. On a calm day, for buildings with lower than full occupancy, each of the WTC towers' strength capacity was quite likely five to six times higher than that required to support its actual applied loads. Each of the plane impacts were toward the tops of each of the Towers and, of course, the buildings get very considerably stronger toward the lower levels to support the loads applied from above. For this massively strong support structure to just crumble away at near-freefall speed would have required immense amounts of explosive energy; the 'collapses', quite simply, cannot have occurred any other way! There is no doubt that there were vast quantities of extra energy applied to the structures to achieve both rapid collapses and complete destruction of their components. This energy can realistically only have come from explosive charges. Anyone who views the videos can see that the Twin Towers exploded outward and upward during their collapse, quite simply impossible in a pure collapse scenario. The chances of the three buildings collapsing symmetrically into their own footprint, at near-free fall speed, by any other means than by controlled demolition, are so remote as to be beyond even consideration. 9/11 is an event that has changed world history and the lives of millions, mostly for the worst. I do not want to sit back and pretend it was one thing, when I know with 100% certainty it was something quite different. The greatest crime of all time must be subject to the best investigation of all time!