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
Clay J. Pinner, Jr.
Mechanical & Environmental Engineer (Retired)
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, 1977
I witnessed on live television the smoke of the first of the Twin Towers to be struck, and then witnessed the striking of the second tower. In my…
Clay J. Pinner, Jr.
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of New Orleans, 1977
Covington, LA
Occupation: Mechanical & Environmental Engineer (Retired)
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; Keesler AFB, USAF Electronics School for Aircraft Avionics, Louisiana Air National Guard (6 yrs.); Specifications & plans for: design of refinery/chemical plant new equipment and hydraulic systems, repair of existing facilities, project management, mechanical environmental systems for control/recovery/treatment of hydrocarbon vapor & liquid emissions.
I witnessed on live television the smoke of the first of the Twin Towers to be struck, and then witnessed the striking of the second tower. In my head were the words, ''They went and did it.'' They being nefarious, behind the scenes, persons and clandestine groups/societies that I have followed the histories and activities of for many years. The ''free fall'' collapsing of the towers and the subsequent likewise collapse of Building Seven were obvious controlled demolitions. I have taken ''heat'' for being one of those ''conspiracy guys'' for years. I have been taunted many times with the mantra, ''Oh - you think our government did it.'' I have never accused our government, however, I am disappointed in their lack of forensic investigations and conclusions. This attack was a huge false flag that, thank God, did not topple our republic.
David Poe, BS
Engineer
BS Electronic Engineering Technology, DeVry Institute of Technology, 1984
Currently, there are 2,800 architects and engineers, and over 20,000 US citizens that have signed a petition requesting the US government to reinvestigate the events that occurred on…
David Poe, BS
BS Electronic Engineering Technology, DeVry Institute of Technology, 1984
Pottsboro, TX
Occupation: Engineer
I am a scientist and engineer. My BS degree is in electronics engineering. I work with analytical instrumentation used to measure elements and chemical compounds. (Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometers, Atomic Absorption Spectrometers, and Inductively Coupled Plasma- Atomic Emission Spectrometers.) These instruments are used in water, food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, forensic, military, environmental, and university research laboratories. We prove every analysis is valid by running independent standards. The results of an analysis can be used in a court of law. I am also a volunteer fireman.
Currently, there are 2,800 architects and engineers, and over 20,000 US citizens that have signed a petition requesting the US government to reinvestigate the events that occurred on 9/11/2001. (Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth.) These architects, engineers, and US citizens assert that the official report of what occurred that day is not supported by the evidence. They are simply requesting that the details surrounding the events of that day be investigated properly. The fact that the US mainstream media has not examined and reported these assertions shows that the news we receive from mainstream media is incomplete, and therefore unreliable. The details and assertions of the petition are articulated in many books, and videos. These include the presence of molten metal and incendiary material, near perfect symmetric destruction of three steel and concrete buildings, and near free fall collapse. There are also many other questions about the events that occurred on 9/11 including how a passenger plane got through a 50 mile no fly zone and was able to crash into the defense headquarters for the Unites States of America with the military on high alert. No clear picture has been released of the plane that was able to crash into the defense headquarters for the United States of America. All together these facts prove that the official version of 9/11 is incomplete. There are also numerous other organizations that question the official version of events that occurred on 9/11. These include Pilots for 9/11 Truth, Scholars for 9/11 Truth, and Firefighters for 9/11 Truth.
Steven F. Dusterwald, BSCE
Consulting Engineer
BSCE Cooper Union, NY, NY 5/73
There was not enough energy delivered to the buildings by the impacting aircraft to destroy all the structural materials. - - - - The absence of any major…
Steven F. Dusterwald, BSCE
BSCE Cooper Union, NY, NY 5/73
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Consulting Engineer
Structural analysis and design (SAD) of nuclear power stations '73 to '75, SAD of large-diameter hole drilling equipment and structures '75 to '79, SAD of buildings and other structures '79 to present.
There was not enough energy delivered to the buildings by the impacting aircraft to destroy all the structural materials. - - - - The absence of any major components after the destruction is proof that massive amounts of energy were delivered to the buildings by planted explosive devices at the critical sections of the structure. - - - - The symmetrical collapse due to asymmetrical damage is at odds with the principles of structural mechanics.
Nick P. Gallis
Architect
Master in Architecture
It was obviously a controlled demolition.
Nick P. Gallis
Master in Architecture
Antwerp
Occupation: Architect
Master of Science and Architecture, Postgraduate in Bio-ecological Construction.
It was obviously a controlled demolition.
Angel Caban
Engineer (Retired)
School Engineer Puerto Rico
Convinced the destruction of the buildings was only possible by demolition.
Angel Caban
School Engineer Puerto Rico
Dorado, PR, Puerto Rico
Occupation: Engineer (Retired)
53 years construction engineer and structural major.
Convinced the destruction of the buildings was only possible by demolition.
Ryan M. Eggers, EIT
BSE Civil Eng., Walla Walla Univ
Being that 9/11 is one of the most formative events of our lifetimes (socially, legally, geopolitically, etc.), it seems imperative that the truth of the events be known.…
Ryan M. Eggers, EIT
BSE Civil Eng., Walla Walla Univ
West Covina, CA
I graduated from Walla Walla University in 2007 with a B.S. in Engineering, civil/structural concentration. I earned my EIT in 2006. I worked for 9 months as a Transportation Engineer with the Washington State DOT before returning to WWU as an adjunct Professor of Engineering. I am now in my junior year of medical school at Loma Linda University. I have been training for 9 years collectively in the principles of physics, engineering, structures, and evidence-based investigations.
Being that 9/11 is one of the most formative events of our lifetimes (socially, legally, geopolitically, etc.), it seems imperative that the truth of the events be known. The official story has entirely too many holes, inaccuracies, and contradictions, making the need to reevaluate it self-evident. The evidence on this website, and collected in many other locations across the globe, bears the mark of truth and deserves public recognition.
Jason Rollin, BEng
BEng Civ
We design buildings to resist collapse not to disintegrate at free fall speed.
Jason Rollin, BEng
BEng Civ
London, London
I have a Bachelors degree from Warwick University, a substantial amount of structures courses including a steel framed multi-story design task as final year project.
We design buildings to resist collapse not to disintegrate at free fall speed.
Steve C. Shap, BSE
BS Elec Engineering Univ of MD
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…
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.
Arthur Long
BSME
For the good of our current and future citizens, there is a need for a better physical understanding of how these buildings came down (of all possible modes…
Arthur Long
BSME
Palatine, IL
30 years as a carpenter, then BSME degree from University of Illinois-Chicago. Since then, 15 years working in design engineering for Motorola, Zebra Technologies and Cummins Allison Corp.
For the good of our current and future citizens, there is a need for a better physical understanding of how these buildings came down (of all possible modes of collapse) than what has been officially presented to date.
Adnan Q. Khan
Software Engineer
BS, Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1993
I have only seen the videos of the WTC 7 destruction and that is enough to see it was a demolition. Please prosecute the true criminals behind this…
Adnan Q. Khan
BS, Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1993
Lombard, IL
Occupation: Software Engineer
I have worked primarily as a software developer for the past 25 years.
I have only seen the videos of the WTC 7 destruction and that is enough to see it was a demolition. Please prosecute the true criminals behind this act.
Eugene Madsen, MBA, BSEE
BSEE, MBA
I believe that the 911 incident was a justification to start a war with Iraq.
Eugene Madsen, MBA, BSEE
BSEE, MBA
Fort Collins, CO
I am an electronics engineer who spent most of his career working for Hewlett Packard.
I believe that the 911 incident was a justification to start a war with Iraq.
Benjamin Kleiman
Auto Repair
BS Electrical Engineering
There is absolutely no reason to believe the official story. The black smoke pouring out of the towers obviously indicates a rich, or air starved, fire not capable…
Benjamin Kleiman
BS Electrical Engineering
Austin, TX
Occupation: Auto Repair
I am an ASE Master Auto Mechanic. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. At that time, a lack of job offers and a love of fixing things motivated me to learn to fix automobiles.
There is absolutely no reason to believe the official story. The black smoke pouring out of the towers obviously indicates a rich, or air starved, fire not capable of being so hot to melt steel.
Petition Signatories
Kim Haws
Richland, WA
Occupation: Manufacturing
Kim Haws
Richland, WA
Occupation: Manufacturing
Inventor, designer, and owner of manufacturing business. My company processes 250 to 300 tons of steel and other materials annually into manufactured products, mainly for the agriculture industry. My company utilizes a variety of materials processing technologies including: laser cutting, plasma cutting, shearing, machining, welding, and heavy pressing in the thousands of tons. The steel structural materials, of which the world trade center buildings were made, are very similar to the materials we process. Age 61, 35 years experience.
Popular explanations of the collapse of the world trade center buildings seem to ignore the structural roll of columns. The public television production, Nova entirely left out the core columns of the building in their animation of the collapse, focusing our attention on floor pancaking, as though the floors are the structure that support the building. Even a slight understanding of how much force it would take to telescope the columns of these buildings all the way to ground level and beyond, makes the official explanation laughable. The same is true of the heat generated by an oxygen starved fire in weakening the high strength structural steel to the point collapse. Only explosives could have reduced these three buildings to their own footprint in so short a time. We are witnesses of this crime; it was done in broad daylight and many of us saw it on live TV; yet, most of us still don't know what we saw.
Edward A. Meyer, BS-MGT, ATP, CFI, B707FE, ATCS
Merrick, NY
Occupation: Pilot-Air Traffic Control Specialist
Education: BS-MGT, ATP, CFI, B707FE, ATCS
Edward A. Meyer, BS-MGT, ATP, CFI, B707FE, ATCS
BS-MGT, ATP, CFI, B707FE, ATCS
Merrick, NY
Occupation: Pilot-Air Traffic Control Specialist
My career in aviation spanned 38 years. As a pilot and Certified Flight Instructor, I specialized in the most basic concepts of flight which I have long since found is woefully absent from most flying curricula. As an ATCS, I earned OTJ Instructor and OJT Examiner ratings. I have worked in an Air Traffic Control Tower, a Radar Control Facility, an Automated Flight Service station, an air traffic data processing facility (as a system analyst), and in private industry, I worked in an Automated Flight Service Station Hub.
First, as a certified flight instructor, I can say that no pilot with the experience level of the so-called hijackers could have possibly flown ANY of the three flights that struck their targets. As far as collapses of steel structures with enormous amounts of steel re-inforced concrete throughout the structure, I can say that, since 911, I have aquired many, many photographs of such steel structures that burned more than 10 and more than 20 hours at far higher temperatures with far, far less billowing smoke (meaning a hotter and a more well fueled fire). None of these buildings ever collapsed. More importantly, as it clearly visible in the second strike against the South WTC tower, most of the aircraft fuel was expended in the initial contact with the building. And just as liquid jet fuel (kerosene) was observed in the North Tower raining down through the elevator shafts, any kerosene that was not initially ignighted was of little threat to what is possibly the most re-inforced steel structures ever built. Lastly, the famous video of the first airplane to strike the North WTC tower was filmed by the Naudet brothers who, by chance, just happened to be in a place where they would film the alleged B767 striking the North Tower. These brothers also happened to be the perfect position to film the second strike of an alleged B767 sticking the South Tower. However, in BOTH CASES, the Naudet brothers DID NOT film the aircraft in flight, rather, they focused (quite literally) on the strike point that these aircraft would eventually hit. And, as I have been informed, the Naudet brothers were later in the perfect spot to film the collapse of WTC7 which suffered no serious damage prior to its perfect, state-of-the-art collapse into the exact footprint that it architects drew on their original blue prints. And as a final note, although I never acted as an ATCS in an ARTCC (commonly known as an air traffic control center), I am well aware of the responsibilities of these air traffic facilities when an aircraft loses both radio and radar communication. There is no way I could EVER conceive that even a SINGLE passenger jetliner would proceed as long as the first aircraft did, let alone four aircraft. In short, IT DID NOT HAPPEN! Please review 3 ten minute videos that I believe show the most likely scenario of 911 as well as an in depth expose of the Naudet videos that just happened to have had the best shots of the two strikes on the TwinTowers and was also focusing on the collapse at the very moment that the building inexplicable collapsed, and from the best angle that anyone could have wished for to take that video.
Kelly Cotter, MBA
Miami, FL
Occupation: Construction Consulting
Education: Degreed
Kelly Cotter, MBA
Degreed
Miami, FL
Occupation: Construction Consulting
MBA; Owner - Independent Environmental / Safety Compliance Consulting Company
Question the official story and support completely independent investigation into the events surrounding 911. Freedom of Information.
Steven Henry
Orlando, FL
Occupation: Electrician
Education: student
Steven Henry
student
Orlando, FL
Occupation: Electrician
Student, full-time worker, citizen researcher on current events in the US and worldwide.
I know eyewitnesses who heard explosions and basement in the lobby at the time the 1st plane hit one of the buildings. Also how the New York police who started to investigate became instant millionaires to stop them from talking.
Alan Barnes, MSc
Munich, BY, Germany
Education: MSc, Engineering Cranfield University UK
Alan Barnes, MSc
MSc, Engineering Cranfield University UK
Munich, BY, Germany
Professional Military Aircraft specialist having 22 years in the Industry. Masters Degree in Aircraft Engineering, thus understanding all aspects of aviation including structures, aerodynamics, loads, mass/balance etc.
I find it staggering that anybody believes the lies published by the official WTC collapse report. We all have a degree of common sense and make daily decisions based on perceptions of gravity, mass and balance. The official report throws all this common sense out of the window and asks that we believe a physically impossible option. You do not have to be university trained to understand that a huge amount of energy was required to destroy the undamaged elements of the WTC buildings. The only energy they claim was gravity + mass of the damaged building - no way. Lets not forget that the strongest part of the build was the base.
John J. Rahrer, Spc
Fort Campbell, KY
Occupation: Army Aviation
Education: US Army
John J. Rahrer, Spc
US Army
Fort Campbell, KY
Occupation: Army Aviation
Specialist, US Army Aviation, war veteran, background in Aquaculture science, science is truth!
Owner of WTC admits publicly that they pulled building 7. Pulled means controlled detonation. Controlled detonations take months sometimes years of planning and permitting before they actually drop a building. Building 7 came down the same day just hours after the collapse of 1 and 2. This would only have been possible if the building was already rigged to go. Its doubtful that even the most skilled demo team could have or would have rigged a building that fast and brought it down. Correct me if I am wrong but structural steel needs temperatures of more than 2000 F to weaken or melt. JP8 or common aircraft fuel burns at around 900 F No building in history, even after hours of intense burning, has ever fell down because of the heat. The WTC towers were built to withstand just such an impact from a large passenger airliner, I recall that they were built to withstand a direct hit from an even larger plane than the ones that hit them on 9/11.
Kevin K. O'keeffe, Specialtyarchite
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Manufaturing
Kevin K. O'keeffe, Specialtyarchite
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Manufaturing
As a leader in the fire rated glass and metal systems supply I have witnessed and performed many tests to ASTM E119. For 20+ years we have developed, manufactured and supplied fenestration and framing systems with up to 2 hour ratings. Having a pilot scale oven and running the time/temp curve in development of new products I know how steel performs. I was one mouse click away from being on Flight 93 so it only seemed right to fight what I knew could not be.
The actions of that day called me to duty and until the guilty are brought to justice I can not stand down. My sincere hope is that there are enough honorable men and women, like yourselves, to win this conflict. UL is scum for keeping their mouths shut and I hope they are held to account as well. When I saw the towers fall it was very clear fire was not the cause. It is great to not be so alone in this view anymore. Having been called everything from a nut to traitor for my views, I thank you. As a former member of the USN I swore an oath to, ...defend the constitution from all enemies foreign and domestic.
Hamish R. Taylor
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Steel-Fixer
Hamish R. Taylor
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Occupation: Steel-Fixer
Steel-fixing company director (7 years), experience in concrete reinforcement involved in high rise buildings and civil projects.
I believe, beyond reasonable doubt, that WTC buildings 1,2 and 7 were brought down by controlled demolition. I think the most crucial piece of evidence of this demolition lies in building 7 and its 'collapse'. To fall at near free-fall speed into its own footprint as a result of spot fires is very questionable, and requires an investigation. The fact it was not mentioned in the 911 commission report is absurd and questions need to be asked. I am also concerned why the molten metal found in the debris (all 3 buildings) found 3-4 weeks after the collapses was also not mentioned in the commission report. The official 'pancake' theory is also questionable. Why don't we see the floors stacked up on each other? How did debris collide into neighboring buildings? Why aren't the core columns still standing? Why didn't the top section of the north tower fall to the ground as 1 unit when momentum suggested it should? A comprehensive, independent investigation is needed.
Stephen Perry
Sterling, CT
Occupation: Large Steel Fabrication
Stephen Perry
Sterling, CT
Occupation: Large Steel Fabrication
I spent 13 years building Nuclear Subs at General Dynamics. I worked in steel fabrication, and have experience welding and bolting large components together.
Those Core Columns were as large and as strong as anything I have ever seen. No Aircraft could have cut through those core columns!!!! They were built as strong as any submarine I have ever seen. There is no way they came down without demolition.
Austin Orsulich
Woodstock, NY
Occupation: Arborist
Austin Orsulich
Woodstock, NY
Occupation: Arborist
Son of Stephan Orsulich, a volunteer of 9/11 who died as a result of the debris. My father always helped where and when help was needed. I found the truth about 9/11 from my father who knew the official version was incorrect.
Obvious demolition. There was no possible way that a plane could demolish either one of the buildings. Most definitely there are people in our government and nation who had prior knowledge of the collapses and indeed planned the whole event to further their control over their fellow human beings. It's very sad to see people's energy being used for destructive purposes when only a fraction is needed to free all people in a positive holistic way.
Rhisiart Gwilym, BA
Southam, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
Education: BA, English and European Literature
Rhisiart Gwilym, BA
BA, English and European Literature
Southam, United Kingdom
Occupation: Retired
Lifelong amateur engineer and maker of things. Grammar school education followed by three year university degree in English. Also drama school graduate and long-time professional actor.
The 11 September 2001 atrocities in the US were the impetus for the disastrous 'War on Terror', still causing catastrophe for the US and many other states and peoples around the world. Getting out the truth about the atrocities, to general acceptance, will have a strong effect towards halting the War on Terror. It seemed to me apparent to the eye, from the first, that the official conspiracy story could not explain the nature of the collapse of the 3 WTC buildings. They were so self-evidently controlled demolitions that I began at once to be a sceptic, and have followed the development of the truth movement ever since.
Richard L. Seitzinger, Expert Witness C
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Construction Manager
Richard L. Seitzinger, Expert Witness C
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Construction Manager
I have worked in the construction industry for the past 40 years, with experience in both commercial and residential construction.
The video evidence as well as other theories that have been put forth are compelling to say the least and should warrant a new investigation.
David Studer, Master Electrici
New York, NY
Occupation: Electrician
Education: BA
David Studer, Master Electrici
BA
New York, NY
Occupation: Electrician
22 years experience as supervisor in residential and commercial construction in New York City.
We have all seen scores of films of buildings being demolished by experts who have spent years developing how to do this. It doesn't take a degree in engineering to know what this looks like and how it would be different than any other event. There is a clear particular signature to a demolition. If there is something about the nature of the design and construction of these three buildings that would allow them to perform the magic trick, of the appearance of being a building demolition, than this would clearly be of prime importance to the world architectural community to figure out how this slight of hand actually occurred. Clearly, this has yet to be done.
Andrei Raevsky, MA
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Occupation: Strategic Studies
Education: MA, Strategic Studies, SAIS-John Hopkins
Andrei Raevsky, MA
MA, Strategic Studies, SAIS-John Hopkins
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Occupation: Strategic Studies
Born in Switzerland. BA in International Studies from American University in Washington DC, MA in Strategic Studies from SAIS-John Hopkins, Washington DC. Military analyst for Swiss General Staff, Researcher for the United Nations. Software engineer. Consultant.
NIST has admitted that WTC7 fell at free fall acceleration for 2,25 seconds. That means that about 8 floors of metal and concrete were removed instantaneously and symmetrically. Only explosive demolition could have brought about such a collapse. FEMA and NIST have been unable to explain the mechanism by which WTC1 and WTC2 have collapsed (the 'pancake theory' set forth by FEMA has been denied by NIST). Again, the only possible explanation for the collapse of these two buildings is by explosive demolition.
Matthew R. Orr, PhD
Bend, OR
Occupation: Biology
Education: PhD, population biology, UC Davis
Matthew R. Orr, PhD
PhD, population biology, UC Davis
Bend, OR
Occupation: Biology
BA, biology, Amherst College PhD, population biology, UC Davis Instructor, biology, University of Oregon
Not only architects and engineers, but anyone who feels that scientific evidence deserves a roll in national affairs, should support reinvestigation of 911.
Michael Kirk, BSEE, MSEE
Mount Prospect, IL
Education: MSEE, Engineering, U of Michigan
Michael Kirk, BSEE, MSEE
MSEE, Engineering, U of Michigan
Mount Prospect, IL
BSEE 1988, Electrical Engineering - Control Systems, Michigan Tech University. MSEE 1989, Electrical Engineering - Communication Systems, University of Michigan
The NIST report regarding the collapse of WTC 7 does not agree with my understanding of the laws of physics from my university physics courses. Another thorough, open investigation is needed.
Dana M. Shore
Boonville, NC
Dana M. Shore
Boonville, NC
I have a mechanical engineering and structural engineering background. The bulk of my experience has been in construction and special devices engineering. I have provided automotive, aerospace and medical equipment companies with answers to many functional situations for operations as well as daily use of devices that I have either developed or partnered with developers to manufacture.
The entire scenario of how the buildings fell especially the height and rate of fall does not correlate to any know demolition except for a controlled or planned demolition. I also can not accept the findings of the 911 commission due to the absence of critical data such as thermite presence and witnesses who claim there was an explosion before the planes hit. WTC7 is a complete mystery all its own. This country, the victims and the survivors deserve better than what has been furnished and it should be viewed as treason to expect the public to swallow this entire situation as it has been presented by our government.
Brian Hall, Conspiracy Con E
Livermore, CA
Occupation: Conspiracy Conference Coordinator
Brian Hall, Conspiracy Con E
Livermore, CA
Occupation: Conspiracy Conference Coordinator
I am the Executive Producer of CONSPIRACY CON, an annual SF Bay Area based conference dedicated to exposing and analyzing real conspiracies that negatively impact humankind. Since 9-11, we have held each year, at least, one to two lectures by both professional researchers and concern citizens on the subject. It was our honor to host Richard Gage, AIA at our 9th event in 2009, and we are proud to be associated with his efforts and the movement at large to bring truth to light about what really happened on 9-11 and who is truly responsible.
A no-brainer thanks now to the honest research by Richard Gage, et al. Controlled demolitions... hands down.
Farrin De Fredrick
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Education: Bach Civil Engineering, UNSW
Farrin De Fredrick
Bach Civil Engineering, UNSW
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Graduated B. Civ Eng at UNSW with 1st Class Honors, majoring in Geo technical Engineering. 2 yrs experience with geo tech consultancy in sydney, followed by a 2 yr contract involving quality control and technical support for earthworks at a major green fields mine construction project in New Caledonia. Work areas have included, building foundations, road pavements, dams, drilling investigation, slope stability analysis and construction supervision of rock and soil cuttings.
The collapse mechanism / sequence of all three buildings is of great interest considering that the official 'story' is that the superstructure of each of the buildings was damaged principally by fire and the in the case of the twin towers also in part by plane impact. In my opinion, as a professional engineer, these factors could only act to weaken the structures asymmetrically, which in turn would lead to asymmetric failure modes - ie at least some signs of toppling which when initiated would continue. Instead, the extensive footage from the day shows a complete, symmetrical drop in all three cases. This lack of asymmetry in all three failures coupled with the rate of failure (comparable to gravitational acceleration) suggest that the entire superstructure of all three buildings ceased to bear load almost instantaneously. From my knowledge of the US government reports, these issues are in no way dealt with. Other explanations, such as the possible role of pre-placed explosives, must be considered, as the official version is inadequate. In particular, the failure of Building 7 so closely resembles that of a controlled demolition it is extremely difficult for me simply accept that a number of fires within the building was the sole cause of it's collapse. The evidence presented by the remains of the collapsed buildings also requires careful consideration. The abundance of pulverized concrete and segmented steel beams /columns resulting from all three collapses is of particular interest. As a qualified engineer these are the principal issues which are of interest to me when considering the validity of the official explanation of the WTC collapses.
Geeoffrey A. Mckee, Engineering Cons
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Education: B.E. (Chemical), U. Canterbury NZ
Geeoffrey A. Mckee, Engineering Cons
B.E. (Chemical), U. Canterbury NZ
Sydney, NSW, Australia
40 years experience in the field of chemical engineering and design of gas processing facilities (www.gamckee.com)
Engineering is a discipline that relies on verifiable facts, not unsupportable opinions or statements clearly designed to hide the facts. The physical mechanisms and forces causing the THREE WTC buildings to collapse at an acceleration approaching 9.8 m/s2 must be explained through engineering principles. The intentional avoidance of this issue in the formal 9-11 commission's report, and the lack of any reference to the WTC7 demolition, is evidence of a deliberate cover-up.
Neil H. De Bruyn
Wichita, KS
Education: BS Manufacturing Technology
Neil H. De Bruyn
BS Manufacturing Technology
Wichita, KS
Aerospace with emphasis in IR Missile Systems. Worked Research and Development programs in classified strategic areas while working for Hughes defense systems. Commercial, and corporate manufacturing in aircraft industry. Over 20 years experience. Private Pilot.
The second tower was not a direct hit to the infrastructure of the building. Most of the kerosene went out the side and back of the building. I could not believe that this event would have caused this building to be the first to fall when the core of the structure was not hit. Watching the towers fall reminded me of a typical pulled building that you would see during a standard demolition. Watching the top of the tower move after it was going to tip over back into fall position required another force much stronger to upright the tower to provide it to fall through the center. This is typical of demolition charges bringing the center back into alignment.
Robert N. Mason
Boulder, CO
Occupation: 9/11 Researcher
Robert N. Mason
Boulder, CO
Occupation: 9/11 Researcher
North HS, Denver CO Military: USAR, 1954 - 1962; Active Duty Sig. Corps 1955 - 1957, Germany. U of CO, 1957 - 1962; Major, Exper. Psych, Minors, Math, Physics (incl. engineering physics). U of CO, 1962 - 1969, Research elect. tech; Research Engineer I US Naval Research Lab, 1971 - 1978, (GS-12) resident NRL tech liaison, Ball Bros Aerospace Div., Boulder CO, NRL Skylab program, incl. 1 yr. on-console mission support, MSFC Houston/Clear Lake. Ball Aerospace Div., Boulder, Ball employee ~1980 - ~1987, QA engineer, various programs, incl. GPS.
Collapse of WTC-7 is prima facie controlled demolition. I have seen no alternative explanation, including that of NIST, that is even remotely plausible, given the visual evidence. NIST's continuing refusal even to examine the possibility of the obvious casts the gravest doubt upon the integrity of that institution, (or at least its management) and certainly upon the scientific probity of the NIST study participants. As to WTC 1 & 2, my military experience, coupled with some modest hands-on experience with high explosives, has given me a sense of how things behave when energetically disassembled. I find that the use of high-energy thermitic materials as suggested by Harrit, Jones et al., possibly accompanied by use of more conventional substances such as RDX, C-4, etc. provides a far more persuasive explanation of the observations, including molten iron/steel, powdered concrete etc. etc., than any plausible gravitational-collapse scenario. (Total-energy requirements alone eliminate gravity as more than a secondary input to the buildings' destruction).
Scott L. Baird, Accountant
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Accounting
Scott L. Baird, Accountant
Kansas City, MO
Occupation: Accounting
I fully support a truly independent investigation into the events of 911. Far to many events from that day were ignored or totally omitted from the 911 Commission Report.
Leonardo De La Paor
Nashville, TN
Occupation: Leggo
Education: student
Leonardo De La Paor
student
Nashville, TN
Occupation: Leggo
Kevin B. Mahoney
Grand Junction, CO
Occupation: Common Sense
Education: BA in Fine Arts: Theater: Acting, Direct
Kevin B. Mahoney
BA in Fine Arts: Theater: Acting, Direct
Grand Junction, CO
Occupation: Common Sense
No scientific experience, just plain ol' common sense. Controlled demolition all the way. Guilty parties include Larry Silverstein, Marvin Bush, Phillip Zelikow, George Tenet, John Cross, Rudy Giuliani, and many many more.....
Sure do wish the truth movement would stop calling for a new investigation and realize that AEfor911Truth has already concluded it! Use what you have and push for some justice department in NYC or New Jersey or wherever Marvin Bush or Larry Silverstien or somebody resides and issue a warrant. Then the dominoes will fall. Sherrif's Departments work that way-when somebody kills somebody else- all the time. The investigation has been done...get me?
Ronald R. Modra, Author And Newsp
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Occupation: Investigation And Publishing
Ronald R. Modra, Author And Newsp
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
Occupation: Investigation And Publishing
Nutricionist, author and representative in sport for Australia and Chile. Currently publishing a newspaper in Spanish that is read by over 250,000 Chileans, El Guardi'n de la Salud. Have spoken and communicated with numerous people who were present on the day of 9/11, including firemen and police.
I believe it is impossible for the three buildings to collapse in an identical form to what is achieved by pulling the building, as is the jargon used by demolition experts. I'm sure that if we could develop the perfect lie-detector it would be of value to interview President Bush, Rumsfeld and others who were involved in operations at a high level. Perhaps now that sufficient time has elapsed for people to be less intimidated, we could have a more meaningful investigation.
Richard L. Caragol, MArch
Walnut Creek, CA
Education: M Arch, Univ of Oregon
Richard L. Caragol, MArch
M Arch, Univ of Oregon
Walnut Creek, CA
I am primarily a residential/ small commercial architect licensed in Arizona.
I have followed the 911 collapses since they occurred. Reading all the books, hearing lectures, indie film Loose Change and I am convinced that this was an inside job. The politics of the time dictated that fear was necessary to mobilize military forces against Iraq..as in the case of the book, Second Pearl Harbor by David Ray Griffin, history has repeated itself. This is a horrific and tragic reality that will cripple the US, its citizens, and be cause to restructure our existing government. The truth will set us free
Christiane E. Pistor
New York, NY
Occupation: Active Ny9/11Truth Member
Christiane E. Pistor
New York, NY
Occupation: Active Ny9/11Truth Member
I am not an Architect and not a member of your group, but I have been a member of ny9/11truth, ny9/11t-action and nyccan.org for the past 6 years. I have collected many signatures for the 9/11 Ballot Initiative here in NYC for a new independent investigation of 9/11. Unfortunately our hard work and determination were slighted when the 70 000 signatures were eliminated by the NY City Clerk, thus gagging the voices of 70 000 New Yorkers. I am German born but a naturalized US citizen, traveled all over the world as a PAA in flight purser, retired now, but not retired to do everything in my power to get the truth out about 9/11.
My initial response to the collapse of the towers and building 7 into their footprints was that no building would collapse in this fashion having been hit by a plane. Building 7 in particular was strange, as it was not struck by a plane, and the fires that one could see smoldering and not raging were not enough to bring the building down in such a fashion. For a while I was in denial, but then I heard Dr. David Ray Griffin speak here in NY at a 9/11truth meeting and he convinced me that not all of what our government had been telling us was true. After that I continued reading, especially the scientific data and became an active member in ny9/11truth.
Rose White, Whiteroseii
Phila, PA
Occupation: Entrepeneur
Education: Business
Rose White, Whiteroseii
Business
Phila, PA
Occupation: Entrepeneur
Thomas Beatty, Natn'l Certified
New York, NY
Occupation: Fire
Thomas Beatty, Natn'l Certified
New York, NY
Occupation: Fire
I was a fireman 18 years and a Fire Investigator 13 years. I am a concerned citizen. and true patriot.
Many high-rise buildings have burned world-wide and NEVER collapsed. The demolition of the WTC is obvious. The cover-up is obvious. The TRUTH MUST COME OUT.
Bill Cain Cain
St Johnsbury, VT
Occupation: Photographer
Education: B.A. Nasson College
Bill Cain Cain
B.A. Nasson College
St Johnsbury, VT
Occupation: Photographer
Professional Photographer & Journalist whose interest lies in uncovering hidden truths.
Any fool with an IQ slightly above that of mud who takes the time to study even a fraction of 9-11 Truth evidence, think about it critically on his own and come to informed conclusions can see that 9-11 was not what we have been told.
Edward Rutland, BS, MS, M.Div., D.Min.
Sunset, LA
Occupation: Construction
Education: BS, MS, M.Div. D.Min.
Edward Rutland, BS, MS, M.Div., D.Min.
BS, MS, M.Div. D.Min.
Sunset, LA
Occupation: Construction
I've been a general contractor building commercial buildings for 50 years.
As a longtime licensed General Contractor and builder I found the world trade building Collapses preposterous while watching them on live TV.
James Burns, MCIBSE, CEng
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Education: B Sc. Physics
James Burns, MCIBSE, CEng
B Sc. Physics
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Chartered Building Services Engineer with design experience going back to the early 1970's. Initial degree was in theoretical physics and post graduate work in engineering and building services. I have a broad background experience in design, construction and installation. Have acted as professional witness and expert in building issues. Former Council member of the HVCA in the UK.
The official story of the collapse of these buildings is not believable to anyone with a working knowledge of construction. It is in the interests of all building professionals to get to the bottom of this. I would urge all professional bodies to swing their authority behind a call for a detailed and comprehensive investigation of the facts. There is something seriously wrong here.