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
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.
Peter Johnstone, Engineer
Bachelor of Engineering Civil, Newcastle
I have seen buildings demolished in a controlled manner. The twin towers and building seven all collapsed in an identical fashion to a controlled fall. I do not…
Peter Johnstone, Engineer
Bachelor of Engineering Civil, Newcastle
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
I have had twenty-eight years experience in the field of engineering design, construction and management.
I have seen buildings demolished in a controlled manner. The twin towers and building seven all collapsed in an identical fashion to a controlled fall. I do not believe structural damage from impact or subsequent fire could have brought those buildings down. Someone had to have access to the buildings beforehand to plant some type of explosive devise. The military grade explosive found in the dust around Manhattan needs to be accounted for. We owe it to the thousands of people who died to find out who perpetrated and assisted in this event.
Christopher E. Lyon, Mechanical & Ele
BSME & MSEE
I have been active in spreading the truth about 9/11 for over three years. An analysis of the videos and photos of 9/11 show that explosives had to…
Christopher E. Lyon, Mechanical & Ele
BSME & MSEE
Bellingham, WA
Spent six years as an mechanical engineer designing heavy machinery. Over 15 years of engineering experience.
I have been active in spreading the truth about 9/11 for over three years. An analysis of the videos and photos of 9/11 show that explosives had to be utilized in the demolition of all three buildings. The government's story violates the laws of physics and must thus be false. I have personally been calling for a new 9/11 commission for the past two years.
Juan Arroyo
Electrical Engineer
BS Electrical Engineering, Capitol Tech University, 2015
We need a new investigation. America is ready.
Juan Arroyo
BS Electrical Engineering, Capitol Tech University, 2015
Portland, OR
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
USMC War veteran Operation Iraqi Freedom. Electrical engineer, originally from New York.
We need a new investigation. America is ready.
Eugene Johnson, BSME
Engineer
BS Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 1964
I want more research to explain what happened, at least with WTC 7. The video of its collapse doesn't seem to agree with what we are being told.…
Eugene Johnson, BSME
BS Mechanical Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 1964
Allen, TX
Occupation: Engineer
I have a BSME and 30+ years as a construction and mining engineer designing and working with heavy machinery in open pit mining where explosives are used.
I want more research to explain what happened, at least with WTC 7. The video of its collapse doesn't seem to agree with what we are being told. My experience with structural steel in heavy machinery is that it would more likely yield than fracture and I don't think it would free fall.
David L. Saputo
Mechanic
degreed & licensed
911 was an inside job. All 3 buildings fell at free fall speed and that in itself tells me it was a controlled demo.Plus the fact that they…
David L. Saputo
degreed & licensed
Tahoe City, CA
Occupation: Mechanic
I am a service technician for Porsche automobiles and have been in the business for 30 years.I do research and development work in the automotive industry including hydrogen fuel cells E-85/flex fuel and electric vehicles
911 was an inside job. All 3 buildings fell at free fall speed and that in itself tells me it was a controlled demo.Plus the fact that they put all 3 buildings in the basement!!!!!Also,how do you get a 747 through a 15 foot diameter hole at the pentagon!!!! and where is the debris?They say the plane vaporized along with everyone in it,someone explain to me how they can identify all the passengers by their DNA if they were vaporized?What about the other plane that went down? Where is the debris from that plane?
Scott Ragsdill
BS Mechanical Engineering
I have always thought the collapses defied logic and physics, since the moment they occurred.
Scott Ragsdill
BS Mechanical Engineering
Rockwall, TX
Non Destructive Testing experience. Mechanical Analysis experience. Common Sense experience.
I have always thought the collapses defied logic and physics, since the moment they occurred.
Marina Alessandrini, MArch
Architect
M.Arch, University of Florence, Italy, 2008
The truth is a right for All the victims of 9/11 and for All our children.
Marina Alessandrini, MArch
M.Arch, University of Florence, Italy, 2008
Carloforte, Italy
Occupation: Architect
I work in design and structural project in my country. I lead my architecture studio. Universit' degli studi di Firenze.
The truth is a right for All the victims of 9/11 and for All our children.
George Owen, AIA
B Arch, MIT
Do not attribute to deviousness, what can be explained by stupidity. (Lew Wallace, while Territorial Governor of New Mexico). I have no doubt that controlled demolition played an…
George Owen, AIA
B Arch, MIT
Wallingford, PA
I have been engaged in the design and project management of public buildings in diverse environments for most of my 35 year career. Half of that time was as principle architect in my own 15 person firm, and half as senior project manager in several larger E/A firms.
Do not attribute to deviousness, what can be explained by stupidity. (Lew Wallace, while Territorial Governor of New Mexico). I have no doubt that controlled demolition played an essential role in the collapse of all three buildings. But I can imagine scenarios in which the explosives were placed (for stupid reasons) without expecting the attack by airplanes and then were implemented in response to that attack (again for stupid reasons). Conspiracy requires a level of intelligence not in evidence. Cover up is the primal response to stupidity.
Gary Flomenhoft
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Tufts Univ.
Steel buildings don't just fall down. Nano-thermite evidence should be investigated.
Gary Flomenhoft
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Tufts Univ.
Burlington, VT
5 years experience aerospace: satellite assembly and testing 1 year design of mechanical ground support equipment 8 years steel fabrication and alternative vehicle assembly
Steel buildings don't just fall down. Nano-thermite evidence should be investigated.
Eliott Calzadilla
Aerospace Structural Engineer
MS Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, 1987
It's impossible for a typical stock commercial airplane to enter a skyscraper as if it were butter at achievable sea level flight speeds. It's impossible that a small…
Eliott Calzadilla
MS Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, 1987
Maplewood, MO
Occupation: Aerospace Structural Engineer
20 yrs structural eng exp, 5+ yrs exp in aerodynamics, in aerospace industry. Bach & Masters degrees in aerospace eng.
It's impossible for a typical stock commercial airplane to enter a skyscraper as if it were butter at achievable sea level flight speeds. It's impossible that a small amount of jet fuel could weaken ALL steel columns to collapse SIMULTANEOUSLY, FLOOR AFTER FLOOR. It's impossible for a building hit from the side to fall straight down. It's impossible for a skyscraper to be pulverized by a commercial plane, especially when it is built to withstand plane crashes. The list goes on & on....
Robert Tamaki, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.
B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc.,
The physics of Momentum Transfer in the collapse of the WTC buildings completely precludes the possibility that collapse at near free-fall speed could occur due to gravity alone.
Robert Tamaki, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.
B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc.,
Vancouver, BC, Canada
I am a practicing civil engineer, with experience mostly with water resources, environmental, and municipal development. I do not currently practice structural engineering, but studied it sufficiently to be able to follow along in the theoretical discussions.
The physics of Momentum Transfer in the collapse of the WTC buildings completely precludes the possibility that collapse at near free-fall speed could occur due to gravity alone.
Petition Signatories
James Soto
Haverstraw, NY
Education: B.E., Electrical Engineering, CCNY
James Soto
B.E., Electrical Engineering, CCNY
Haverstraw, NY
I have worked and an Electrical Engineer for Grumman Aerospace and Sedco Systems. I primarily worked on Aerospace RADAR systems.
I believe the 3 WTC towers were demolished. Planes could have not caused the Twin Towers to collapse without the help of explosives. The true evidence of government involvement is the fact that WTC 7 was demolished because it was the HQ of the NYC OEM (22nd floor) which contained all the security camera footage for the entire WTC complex and thus destroyed all the video evidence.
Alan O. Wilson
Edgartown, MA
Education: BS Civil Engineer, Rutgers University
Alan O. Wilson
BS Civil Engineer, Rutgers University
Edgartown, MA
I worked for 32 years as a computer systems engineer and in management. I previously worked for a primary steel company.
There is confusion in my mind as to how jet fuel could melt or deform a steel structure. I would like a real expert opinion as to whether or not this is the correct cause.
John H. Moon, PE
Skead, ON, Canada
Education: BSE(EE), BSE(Eng. Physics), U. of Mich.
John H. Moon, PE
BSE(EE), BSE(Eng. Physics), U. of Mich.
Skead, ON, Canada
I have taught college level EE and physics courses for many years and as well have worked in underground mining automation.
This incident forms the justification for the costly and never-ending War on Terror, and as such it is critical to know the truth of who was responsible. There exists a great deal of circumstantial as well as some physical evidence contradicting the official version - much more than enough to warrant a new, thorough, impartial investigation.
Karl F. Zeller, Dr, PhD
Wellington, CO
Occupation: Scientist (Retired)
Education: PhD Civil Engineering (Fluid Mechanics), Colorado State University, 1990
Karl F. Zeller, Dr, PhD
PhD Civil Engineering (Fluid Mechanics), Colorado State University, 1990
Wellington, CO
Occupation: Scientist (Retired)
BS CE Virginia Military Inst. MS Meteorology Univ of Utah. Air Force War College. PhD Fluid Mechanics Colorado State Univ. Taught leadership at CSU for 2 years. Retired 1995 as an 06 Colonel.
The evidence that the 3 WTC buildings # 1, 2 & 7 were controlled demolitions is clearly visible in any video of any of those buildings' collapses. It is a crime to America and its people that a thorough investigation has been suppressed and not done. We are losing our freedom one step at a time, and our collective failure as citizens of a free country to follow through on a valid 9/11 investigation was a huge step toward losing our freedom!
Marc Graziani, PE
Guelph, ON, Canada
Education: B. Eng. Aerospace, Carleton University
Marc Graziani, PE
B. Eng. Aerospace, Carleton University
Guelph, ON, Canada
Degree in Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University, Ottawa, 2005, with a concentration in Structures. Currently a mechanical engineer in the design and commissioning of water treatment systems.
The available evidence points very clearly to controlled demolition. Most remarkable to me is the free-fall acceleration of all 3 towers, which every video camera that day documented. It cannot be refuted. This means that every single column provided precisely zero resistance (ie. zero support), all at the same time. This can only have been achieved through explosives/incendiaries. Again, this holds true for all 3 towers. Also, airplanes are designed to burn their fuel at as high a temperature as possible, for maximum efficiency. Jet fuel can not melt titanium or structural steel, let alone vaporize it. To suggest so is absurd.
Jim C. Rose, PE
Dothan, AL
Education: BS Engineering, MS Engineering
Jim C. Rose, PE
BS Engineering, MS Engineering
Dothan, AL
Recently retired structural engineer with 46 years experience in design of steel and concrete structures, including low- rise and mid-rise buildings. My experience does not extend to true high rises although I have designed buildings up to 16 stories in height. I was a founding member of the Structural Engineers Association of Alabama, which currently exhibits a membership of over 200 practicing structural engineers.
When the buildings fell on 9-11, I said to my wife, That looks like controlled demolition. Under the pressing duties of running an engineering business, I soon deferred my concerns to those of my business. After witnessing the ESO video, I am more than ever convinced that the buildings fell from pre-set charges. While there may be some small comfort involved in thinking a few deranged terrorists in an airplane caused this devastation, there is too much evidence that screams otherwise. The pattern of collapse exhibited by the Towers and building #7, do not occur in an airplane impact. They most definitely do occur everyday with planned explosives demolition.
Douglas P. Miller, MS
Bellevue, WA
Education: MS, Materials Science, The Ohio State Un
Douglas P. Miller, MS
MS, Materials Science, The Ohio State Un
Bellevue, WA
The story always seemed a bit odd. You have to suspect evil doings.
George S. Brady
Imperial, PA
Education: B.S. Mining and Minerals Engineering
George S. Brady
B.S. Mining and Minerals Engineering
Imperial, PA
I worked in the coal industry for 15 years as a mining engineer. Then I owned and operated a construction company for 5 years. Currently working in the oil & gas industry as a landman. Also, I took flying lessons for a year.
I watched the burning of the WTC towers and was confused by what I was seeing in the showers of sparks coming out of the building in various places. Then I was shocked, not only at the collapse of the buildings, but the near perfect collapse and virtual free fall.
Scott Ring, Engineering Staf
Harpswell, ME
Education: B.S. Marine Systems Engineering, MMA
Scott Ring, Engineering Staf
B.S. Marine Systems Engineering, MMA
Harpswell, ME
I have two years experience in research studying ocean wave energy recovery, more specifically the optimization of OWC devices. With others, I will be publishing our results over the winter and spring. I also have operational engineering experience overseeing and running engine spaces aboard various oil support vessels in the Gulf of Mexico.
The events of 9/11 are unprecedented both in history and in science. Due to the manner in which all three WTC buildings fell, taking their construction into mind, the official story defies several areas of established scientific understanding. These areas include, but are not limited to, strength of materials, thermodynamics, statics, and column loading. These buildings fell with acceleration (not constant speed), and collapsed inside of their footprint. If we were to apply sound probability theory to this, you would find it easier to find a particular grain of sand on Daytona Beach.
Robert S. Sprehe, PE
Miami, FL
Education: BS Civil Engineering
Robert S. Sprehe, PE
BS Civil Engineering
Miami, FL
10+ years of structural engineering experience, specifically forensic investigations of fire, flood, and wind damaged structures.
I believe that the official reports and investigations regarding the destruction of the WTC towers have countless flaws and appear to cover up the actual causes of collapse.
Wilfredo ColóN-Santiago, Chemical Enginee
Tampa, FL
Education: BS ChE
Wilfredo ColóN-Santiago, Chemical Enginee
BS ChE
Tampa, FL
I was first an electrical engineer and television producer. While pursuing my subsequent engineering degree, I chose Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering as my discipline. I graduate with a BSChE in 2005. I completed the course work for a Masters of Biomedical Engineering. I am well trained as an engineer in combustion, materials, and construction.
I watched the 2nd plane hit the building as it happened. I could tell that there was something wrong with the way everything had gone down. Nothing seemed right. I was ostracized from the that first day as a result. I knew at that point how hard it was going to be to get past this. A few simple thoughts about certain physical claims: 1. If steel is softened at low temperatures, aircraft engines could not get off the ground. 2. Getting out a phone call above 10,000 feet doesn't require an elaborate organizational plane, just one radio transmission amplifier in the aircraft. 3. What happened to the water cisterns within the buildings? Something I could never understand - Why bring down the buildings when the people on the planes had already died? What difference would it have made whether it was 300 people or 3000? Attacked we were. Why produce so much more carnage? Who else knew about these attacks prior? Who seems to be in the loop?
Melissa R. Venegas, PE
Lakewood, CO
Education: B.S. Arch Eng w/ struct emphasis, U Wyoming
Melissa R. Venegas, PE
B.S. Arch Eng w/ struct emphasis, U Wyoming
Lakewood, CO
I hold a degree in Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis from the University of Wyoming. I have been a working engineer for 7 years in the field of structural engineering. I have been a licensed professional engineer for 1-1/2yrs.
As a professional engineer, I do not believe the official story regarding what led to the collapse of the WTC towers.
William H. Mcdermott
Las Vegas, NV
Education: B.S., Engineering, CMA, Vallejo, CA
William H. Mcdermott
B.S., Engineering, CMA, Vallejo, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Chief Engineer, Port Engineer. Experienced in marine construction, maintenance and repair.
The questionable government study totally ignored important, relevant scientific and engineering evidence. It really looks like a shameful sham and cover-up!
Charles L. Mortenson, PE
Iron River, WI
Occupation: Electrical
Education: Engineering (EE) U of Wis.
Charles L. Mortenson, PE
Engineering (EE) U of Wis.
Iron River, WI
Occupation: Electrical
Served in the Navy 1962-66. Degree in electrical engineering. Worked for Univac military division. Worked on the computer for the Minuteman missiles and a Marine air traffic control phone switching center (MATCALS). After 10 years, went to 3M and worked on media testers for computer tape and magneto-optic discs. Retired from Imation in 2001.
While in the Navy, I learned that our government does not always tell the truth. I watched the towers collapse on TV and at the time thought they were blown up until I heard the official story. Later I did some more reading and realized I could no longer believe the official story.
André D. Coelho, PhD
Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Education: PhD
André D. Coelho, PhD
PhD
Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal
Civil Engineering degree (structural engineering) from Lisbon Technical Institute. PhD in civil engineering from Lisbon Technical Institute. Post Doc in Construction and Demolition Waste from Lisbon Technical Institute. 12 years experience in buildings structural design. 6-10 years experience in buildings energy analysis and design project management.
As an engineering professional and a researcher in scientific issues, I know its not a question of belief to say if the towers were brought down by demolition or fires. All evidence points to demolition, so demolition it is. About who did it or why they it is an entirely different matter, which obviously must also be subject to unbiased invetigation.
Adam Gumul
Shelby Twp, MI
Occupation: Engineer
Education: BSME Oakland University
Adam Gumul
BSME Oakland University
Shelby Twp, MI
Occupation: Engineer
Graduated Oakland University (ABET accredited) in Rochester MI in 2006. Awarded cum laude, departmental honors, Tau Beta Pi. Worked at John Deere (3 years) as Engine Engineer Product Validation and Verification, Caterpillar (7 months) on construction vehicles quality (APQP), WABCO Remanufacturing (9 months) as Mechanical Engineer responsible for hydraulic brake caliber re-manufacturing lines (core received to finished package out the door), Borg Warner (10 months) on engine solenoids for VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing), and General Motors as Validation and Design Release Engineer for mechanical automatic shifter subsystems (28 months).
Agree with professional assessment that this was a controlled demolition. Everything from plane impact not able to cause structural failure to temperatures reached to produce molten steel to the floor by floor collapse instantly prove to any educated and rational architectural or engineering mind the absolute ridiculousness of the assertion that two impacting jet liners caused the towers to fall. This is the most diabolical lie and cover up known to humankind. Whoever is responsible for this sham is far more evil and dangerous than any militant Islamic terrorist could ever be. Obviously the purpose of this ruse was to fool the much greater number of less educated and lesser informed individuals of the American public who would never be able to see past the illusion due to their lack of experience and expertise in architecture and/or engineering.
Patrick Grage, BS
Glenview, IL
Occupation: Engineer
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1989
Patrick Grage, BS
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1989
Glenview, IL
Occupation: Engineer
I received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1989. I worked as an engineer for 8 years before crossing over into information systems technology. I have significant experience in Fluid Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Structural Design and Metallurgy.
Given the video evidence, the WTC buildings were demolished by controlled implosion. Ignoring fantastic and impossible explanations, no other conclusion is possible.
Vytautas R. Sanborn, BSEET
Yacolt, WA
Education: BSEET, Oregon Institute of Technology
Vytautas R. Sanborn, BSEET
BSEET, Oregon Institute of Technology
Yacolt, WA
22 years of electrical engineering and software development; includes implantable cardiac pacemaker design, EDA software development and support.
There is scientifically no doubt the buildings came down in controlled demolitions. There is no way to deny the laws of physics and thermodynamics on what actually occurred. Common sense using the laws of nature and science cannot be denied.
Alan E. Middleditch, B.Sc, M.Sc, MS, PhD
Agen, IN
Occupation: Engineer (Retired)
Education: B.Sc, M.Sc, MS, PhD (Engineering)
Alan E. Middleditch, B.Sc, M.Sc, MS, PhD
B.Sc, M.Sc, MS, PhD (Engineering)
Agen, IN
Occupation: Engineer (Retired)
BSc Electrical Engineering UMISTMSc computer Engineering UMISTMS Computing, Control & Communications CMUPhD Computational Mechanical Engineering CMU40 years in engineering Industry and academia in USA and Europe.
I first suspected controlled demolition when I timed the collapse from the initial videos.I joined Architects and Engineers for 9/11 truth after watching one of their early conferences in Canada. I was impressed by their restriction of all discussions to the science, avoiding any allocation of blame or speculation of motivation.
Peter Edmunds
London, London
Education: BSc Electronic Eng, DeMontfort Uni
Peter Edmunds
BSc Electronic Eng, DeMontfort Uni
London, London
BSc Electronic Engineering from DeMontfort University in UK. Also Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in UK.
I've watched countless hours of video evidence from 911 starting in 2005. The collapse of WTC building 7 is clear cut in that it resembles a collapse into its own footprint due to demolition when comparing to video of other multi story buildings deliberately destroyed by this method. No engineering degree or architectural qualification is needed to know that the twin towers did not fall due to fire - simple high school physics is proof enough. The collapse of both towers happens incredibly quickly - with stories seemingly finding no resistance below as they fell. There are other glaring anomalies such as a top section that was keeling over but then stopped its rotation movement and collapsed vertically ' this makes no sense if the official fire-based collapse is to be believed. Other glaring evidence includes steel beams being jettisoned outwards for huge distances as the tower fell ' there is simply not enough kinetic energy present in a fire-based collapse to cause heavy beams to make this movement outwards. The only explanation can be demolition by explosives. Moreover ' the fires were oxygen starved and cool burning (burning with dark smoke) which allowed people to walk down past the fires to escape and allowed a woman to stand calling for help in the hole created by one of the planes. Such small cool burning fires could never cause the towers massive steel structure to collapse ' the core center girders were several meters thick.
James A. Andrews
Jarrell, TX
Education: BS Aerospace Engineering
James A. Andrews
BS Aerospace Engineering
Jarrell, TX
Texas A&M class of '93 4 yrs @ NASA JSC 10+ years software engineer
Where is the technical information on the failure modes of the core column supports? How frequently did they buckle along their length? Where is the photographic evidence to prove it? Did they ever re-assemble one column? Were there breaks in the columns, and if so, how many, where, and where are the pictures? Was the entire site, the largest crime scene in American history, photographed in detail as it lay after the dust settled? Why does the upper section of the building crumble as it falls?
Steve J. Settles, Systems Engineer
Cedar Park, TX
Education: B.S., Physics, SHSU, BS, EE, Texas A&M
Steve J. Settles, Systems Engineer
B.S., Physics, SHSU, BS, EE, Texas A&M
Cedar Park, TX
Have worked in IT/computer industry for 20 yrs as systems engineer, systems administrator, application programmer, technical support engineer, and network administrator.
In light of all evidence presented here and elsewhere, a real, non-political, independent, thorough investigation of the events of 9/11 is in order.
Mark Shepherd, EE
Vancouver, WA
Education: BSEE, San Francisco State University
Mark Shepherd, EE
BSEE, San Francisco State University
Vancouver, WA
I have worked as an applications engineer for a semiconductor company in the Portland area for the last 20 years.
I doubt very much the story that is given, about the buildings collapsing upon themselves due to the fire as a result of the planes hitting the building. For two buildings to collapse upon their own footprint in exactly the same way defies probability. Building 7 of the World Trade Center, a steel reinforced building that only had a few office fires, just confirms that this was an inside job.
S Doutriaux, MBA, BEng
Riex, Switzerland
Education: B.Eng, MBA
S Doutriaux, MBA, BEng
B.Eng, MBA
Riex, Switzerland
Technology startup executive with an engineering degree and an MBA, both from top schools.
Since 2006 I have reviewed a large amount of evidence that is available on this topic, considered and debated many opinions, met personally and spoke with several core members of AE911Truth and other truth-seeking organizations, and I stand with the firm belief that the Twin Tower and Building 7 fell aided by controlled demolition. I do not like to speculate about anything that cannot be proven by scientific fact, and as such I do not hypothesize on what exactly happened on 9/11. I am however convinced there is a much deeper story that needs to be thoroughly and publicly investigated, so that the public at large can come to terms with the truth about what happened on 9/11 and who planned and benefited from it. It is only through society getting to the truth and coming to terms with an even like 9/11 that we can truly start addressing the broader challenges that our world faces, including wars, climate change, and education.
Simon Richards, B Eng (hons)
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Education: B Eng (hons) mechanical engineering
Simon Richards, B Eng (hons)
B Eng (hons) mechanical engineering
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
I have a degree in mechanical engineering and 25 years experience in the building industry and film and television. I am currently self employed restoring vintage saxophones and other instruments. I am 48.
Building 7 is the smoking gun. A steel framed skyscraper such as this cannot fall from any kind of fire. Clearly the vertical steel columns were severed simultaneously at or near ground level. This required a highly skilled and time consuming operation. Probably over several months.
Samuel J. Lewis, PE, PS
Montgomery, OH
Education: BA Structural Engineering
Samuel J. Lewis, PE, PS
BA Structural Engineering
Montgomery, OH
Civil and Structural Engineer for 16 years. Specializing in foundation engineering, but have designed several multi-story steel framed buildings.
No possible way they could have collapsed in that fashion, especially considering the way they were impacted.
Cesar G. Bogino, PE, AeE, MSAE, BSME
Yucaipa, CA
Education: AeE & MSAE -USNPGS, BSME -UNI Peru
Cesar G. Bogino, PE, AeE, MSAE, BSME
AeE & MSAE -USNPGS, BSME -UNI Peru
Yucaipa, CA
Obtained BSME at National University of Engineering in Peru, then joined the Peruvian Navy as an officer. Got a scholarship to study Aeronautical Engineering at the United States Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey California, where I got the in an MSAeE degree and later the Professional Engineer Degree in Aeronautics. Worked professionally in Production and Maintenance for several companies including production of Steel Propane Tanks, smelting of Cast Iron in Cupola and Induction Furnaces for production of Spin Cast Sewage Pipes, and finally Electric Arc Furnace Smelting of Steel for Reinforced Steel Bar.
The explanation of why the WTC buildings collapsed given by the commissions certainly ignored scientific research and general engineering and materials knowledge. I do not think that all the years of education and training that all Architects, Engineers, Researchers and Specialists received collectively could be ignored and purposely wiped by the biased and incomplete reports presented by the commissions. The professional community should speak and demand an honest report that will once and for all put an end to all the lies and contradictions.
Paul Smola
Bedford, NH
Education: B.S. Engineering, UMass
Paul Smola
B.S. Engineering, UMass
Bedford, NH
Formally trained engineer with understanding of thermodynamics and structural engineering (robotics design).
Based upon observation of debris field, smoke patterns, lack of standing columns, presence of bent columns with no visible stress fractures, photos of column remains indicating use of linear explosives, as well as lack of historical evidence of steel buildings of this nature collapsing from fire, it appears highly improbable that not one, not two, but three steel towers collapsed from fire within several hours of each other.
Andrea S. Croci, MSc
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Education: M.Sc. Engineering Politecnico di Milano
Andrea S. Croci, MSc
M.Sc. Engineering Politecnico di Milano
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
I studied Electronic Engineering at the Politecnico in Milan, Italy, receiving the Master Degree in 1995. After running my own business doing some engineering work (however not licensed) for 7 years, I went back to school and took a M.Sc. in Physics at the University of Bologna, Italy.
I was in the US at the time the incident happened and my first feeling about it was that it was not a terrorist attack. I believe the way the buildings fell cannot be explained by the official theory.
Gary M. Weinstein, PhD
Brooklyn, NY
Education: Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Polytechnic Un
Gary M. Weinstein, PhD
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Polytechnic Un
Brooklyn, NY
25 years of professional engineering experience in the field of civil and geotechnical engineering in both the US public and private engineering sectors, in the construction industry as well as in the halls of academia, nationally as well as abroad.
If one chooses to significantly study all of the evidence and to think critically on the same, the only logical conclusion that can be drawn is that the official story of 9/11 put forth, in its entirety simply cannot be true from any perspective. It is an impossibility. Additionally, there is overwhelming evidence, including eyewitness statements, photographic and videographic records, timelines, scientific and engineering data, irrefutable laws of physics, and the like which directly and unequivocally refute the official story of 9/11. All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. - Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher (1788 ' 1860) There will come a day when our children & grandchildren will look us in the eyes and ask us what we did and what action we took when we learned of the truth of 9/11 . . . 'He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.' - Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 ' 1968)
Craig S. Maxwell
Avila Beach, CA
Education: BSEE/Computer Science, UCLA
Craig S. Maxwell
BSEE/Computer Science, UCLA
Avila Beach, CA
Drafted into the U.S. Army, 1969-1970 and assigned to the Command Experimentation Development Command studying, analyzing, field testing, reporting and data collection and storage related to advance technology and its use in combat. Worked in the Advance Technology Lab at UCLA, School of Engineering while earning a BSEE in computer science, and attending a year of graduate school. Professional career included wide array of engineering, systems analysis, program and project management, marketing, strategic planning, business development and general management, in computer manufacturing and financial information systems, with senior and executive management responsibility. Founded several start-ups, including a small family business severing Yosemite National Park visitors since 1995. I am active in community affairs, and have served in an elected position.
I worked in the World Trade Center for several years. It was seen by many as a trusted feat of engineering, but more importantly a safe place to work and view the City - even in sever windy weather. Not knowing, for sure, why it collapsed will forever leave scars and breed doubt about the safety of such structures. Not only those who lost love ones, but those who place their trust in new structures, need to know that everything of conjecture was thoroughly reviewed; that design, fabrication, and operation of new buildings breed out whatever weaknesses that could lead to such a collapse. The evidence clearly leaves in doubt that this was not done. Trust in our government is just as important. As it stands, how can the public trust their elected officials or appointed staff? A new, properly conducted investigation is critical to all concerned!
Stephen Stollmack, PhD
Prescott, AZ
Occupation: Systems Analyst
Education: PhD Management Systems Engineering, Ohio State University
Stephen Stollmack, PhD
PhD Management Systems Engineering, Ohio State University
Prescott, AZ
Occupation: Systems Analyst
Served as a systems analyst developing prototype applications that, after successful deployment by users, are left as is or are converted to MS SQL server applications. Born and brought up in New York (Brooklyn); PhD Systems Management, Ohio State University; Chairman Ohio Moratorium to end Vietnam War; Member New Mobe; Worked in Washington, D.C. for 30-years as an employee and consultant for federal and state governments in the areas of criminal justice, health (Medicare) and social programs and later as a business systems analyst for CSC. Retired and moved to California Oct. 2010; then to Arizona November 2011. I have been active in the occupy movement and as a blogger to expose how the new education reform program (common core, testing replacing teaching, etc.), intends to privatize public education, freeze children from (mostly non-white) poverty homes out of post-secondary education and continue to swell the student loan debt (a cash cow for the federal government) to greater and greater proportions.
Evidently pulled off by big monied interests of the world who needed to employ US military in the oil countries and support efforts to set up world government under the Rothschilds, Morgans, DeutchBanks, etc. Obvious that the USA is being forced to do all the dirty work by the fact that we are broke and owe everything we have to the big banks that own the Fed. What else do you need me to say?
Mohammad Naser Ahmed, Civil Engineer
Dubai, IN
Education: Btech engineering, JNT university, India
Mohammad Naser Ahmed, Civil Engineer
Btech engineering, JNT university, India
Dubai, IN
I am a civil engineer for 33 years. I am the co-founder of Proscape, one of the leading landscaping companies in the Middle East.
I cannot believe that the twin towers fell symmetrically in less than 12 seconds, just because of airplane impact. But the biggest surprise is building 7. I didn't even know about a third building until last year, and it is absolutely unbelievable for it to fall the way it did due to just fire.