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Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 10th November 2009, 12:36 PM
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Posted By Heiwa
Interestingly enough my name pops up in the show...

Interestingly enough my name pops up in the show at around 14.25 minutes! Edited for Rule 11.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 10th November 2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Further clarifications

The purpose of THC is to verify the 'structure' proposed by Bazant and Verdure 2006 and then further developed by Seffen 2008. Under the term progressive collapse of any such structure they assume...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 8th November 2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
I am awaiting the presentation of a real life THC...

I am awaiting the presentation of a real life THC structure (not a controlled demolition technique (?) applying energy halfway down inside the structure) that can be destroyed by a small drop of its...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 8th November 2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
The Heiwa Challenge, THC, is still on as per post...

The Heiwa Challenge, THC, is still on as per post #1 in original thread. Below some further clarifications:


It is assumed at JREF 9/11 Conspiracy Theories Forum that a structure, like WTC 1,...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 5th November 2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
In the ship building industry we handle heavy...

In the ship building industry we handle heavy parts/volume blocks (>600 tons) using, e.g. cranes. But I suggest you use less heavy parts A and C when demonstrating your THC structures, e.g. A 90 kgs,...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 5th November 2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
THC is not about DC SoL magic. Just drop C on A...

THC is not about DC SoL magic. Just drop C on A of your THC structure and report. Pls keep on topic!
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 5th November 2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
I haven't yet seen your entry to THC! Any...

I haven't yet seen your entry to THC! Any problems to drop C on A with the magical result?
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 5th November 2009, 05:55 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Just drop C on A and see what happens. If A...

Just drop C on A and see what happens. If A miraculously is crushed down, you have scored a goal and will be awarded a medal. So keep dropping!
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 5th November 2009, 02:29 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Not really! The purpose of THC is simply to...

Not really! The purpose of THC is simply to present a structure that, as you say, still can and must collapse top down under certain conditions.

One condition is that the top part C falls due to...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Sorry only half too big top part C (0.25A)...

Sorry only half too big top part C (0.25A) dropped (drop height too big too) after pulling away elements (not permitted) and big parts of A remained afterwards (video edited (?) not to show result?)...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 10:10 PM
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Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
A complex THC structure is of course welcome, as...

A complex THC structure is of course welcome, as long as part C crushes part A at the test with or without assistance of, e.g. a high density rubble layer B!
No diagrams are necessary to explain how...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
With a proper THC structure you should be able to...

With a proper THC structure you should be able to find out! Just follow the rules in post #1 of original thread! Good luck!
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
BMG

BMG
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 09:58 AM
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Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
No goal posts are being moved. Just present a...

No goal posts are being moved. Just present a properly described THC structure and then drop top C on bottom A and let gravity do the rest.
Videos of various controlled demolitions of old buildings...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 09:33 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Information to newcomers

The Heiwa Challenge, THC, thread was started 28 March 2009. It had 2383 post until 8 September 2009, when it was stopped and the Continuation thread you visit now was started. Today there are 530 new...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Do I? I have never seen an accelerating high...

Do I? I have never seen an accelerating high density rubble layer in my life between a falling and a static object after impact former on latter!

But I look forward to it! Enter your THC...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
No, the rules are clear! You shall first...

No, the rules are clear! You shall first disconnect C from A, e.g. releasing the relevant joints or cut elements to accomplish this. Second you drop C on A from the required height.

Real purpose...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
THC rules are positive: you shall drop C on A,...

THC rules are positive: you shall drop C on A, etc. It evidently means that you shall not pull out elements and rip apart joints somewhere inside the structure.

How are you getting along with your...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 4th November 2009, 03:49 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Or more likely, JW updated her article 3/08 after...

Or more likely, JW updated her article 3/08 after having studied my papers on Internet or, why not, posts at JREF forum?!

Anyway, this is THC thread, where you are encouraged to present a...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 10:59 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
The cushion B rests on A and has no velocity. A...

The cushion B rests on A and has no velocity. A has no velocity. Only C has velocity at impact B on A and the cushion B is supposed to reduce the velocity.

Does Bazant account for this? Not...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 01:49 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
You are 100% off topic. This is THC thread! Just...

You are 100% off topic. This is THC thread! Just drop C on A!

Anyway, the few dislodged elements do not form any rubble layer! If they actually remain between C and A, they would form a nice...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
I am not aware of a high density rubble layer...

I am not aware of a high density rubble layer developing in collisions in any directions between two low density structures full or air. My experience is that both structures are damaged in the...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Sorry - no rubble layer is really created in...

Sorry - no rubble layer is really created in either a solid mechanics impact between two bodies or in an impact between two assemblies C and A of structural elements in a collision.

In the latter...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 03:11 AM
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Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Another fairly good paper is...

Another fairly good paper is http://www.skk.mek.dtu.dk/upload/institutter/mek/skk/pdf/phd_afhandlinger/ml.pdf

Note e.g. 4.6!
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 02:51 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
There are plenty. Start, e.g. with...

There are plenty. Start, e.g. with http://research.germanlloyd.de/Projects/DEXTREMEL/publications/nantes-ntua.pdf
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
As neither C nor A is a rigid structural...

As neither C nor A is a rigid structural assembly, no rubble (?) layer B will be formed (and accelerated !) at impact. Apart from global elastic deformations of C and A, inelastic deformations and...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 3rd November 2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
The wall grid - 60 m wide, 410 m long is abt 0.3...

The wall grid - 60 m wide, 410 m long is abt 0.3 m thick, the latter ensures local stability. Global stability is evidently provided by the other three grids (as they form a cage).
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
Any structural engineer can do a structural...

Any structural engineer can do a structural (beam!) analysis of the WTC1 perimeter walls without any floors inside. It is just four grids of abt 60 columns/110 spandrels each connected as a box...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 12:48 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
In THC C has same basic structure as A. Only...

In THC C has same basic structure as A. Only difference is that A can carry C statically before and A is 10xC. Drop height is 0.1 height of C.

How energy applied by C is dissipated or dispersed...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
I just outlined a simple model of four walls,...

I just outlined a simple model of four walls, each consisting of 2 columns - any height, that is stable. Easy to show with basic structural analysis. Same goes for WTC1 perimeter walls without any...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Thanks for summary of thoughts of Bazant, which...

Thanks for summary of thoughts of Bazant, which are similar to NIST's, i.e, when the energy applied by C on A is greater than the capacity of A to absorb same energy as strain, global collapse...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
Yes! Of course! But let's make is simple! Each...

Yes! Of course! But let's make is simple! Each wall is just two columns - like two flagpoles. Now connect those two flagpoles with spandrels. Raise this assembly and see how it swings sideways.
...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Dropping a 5 kg brick on a 0.05 kg can from 3X...

Dropping a 5 kg brick on a 0.05 kg can from 3X the height of the can does not comply with THC!

Try dropping the 5 kg brick, part C, (I have several at home) on 9 similar bricks on top of each...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 09:39 AM
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Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
You owned that house? And pulled it down with...

You owned that house? And pulled it down with wires? Next time drop C on A and enter it in THC!
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 09:36 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
??? What is mass participation and effective...

??? What is mass participation and effective mass? Pls, provide an example of what you mean and use layman's terms.

Examples. Ball C with mass m strikes ball A with mass m at their centres at any...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
Structural analysis of the four perimeter walls,...

Structural analysis of the four perimeter walls, 400 m high, 60 m wide, connected together at corners with spandrel belts all around and being stable without anything, i.e. floors inside?

That's...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 09:18 AM
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Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
And what kind of structure did you use? Pls...

And what kind of structure did you use? Pls provide full details of structure and drop test + your style and I'll send you the medal.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Bazant & Co suggest that the WTC 1 crush front...

Bazant & Co suggest that the WTC 1 crush front has constant density about 1000 (kgs/m3) and that its volume increases from 0 to about >320 000 m3 during crush down, i.e. its thickness grows from 0 to...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
AA. Yes. Just look at the mickey-mouse...

AA. Yes. Just look at the mickey-mouse connections of the floor truss to the columns.

BB. Evidently the four perimeter walls of prefab panels - connected at their corners and held together by...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
It should be noted that the angle bars for the...

It should be noted that the angle bars for the two truss bar dia 5/8" bolts are spaced 6'6" apart on the prefab spandrels/columns panels.

It seems that the small flat bar plates for the two damper...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Some questions: What is the density of the...

Some questions:

What is the density of the crush front?

Say that upper part C of a Heiwa Challenge structure has density 200 kg/m3 (assuming C is homogeneous, which it is not) like WTC 1 and...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Sorry, you are not supposed to remove plenty...

Sorry, you are not supposed to remove plenty elements of your structure A to destroy A, simply drop C on A so that C falls on A. Pls, also describe the structure, so we know that A and C are similar...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 03:04 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
There are no changes - just clarifications....

There are no changes - just clarifications. According NIST crush down (or global collapse) of lower part A of WTC1 is due to energy applied by top part C being dropped on A (from 3.7 m) by gravity. A...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 12:51 AM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
So you suggest that two bolts in a flimsy floor...

So you suggest that two bolts in a flimsy floor joint to the perimeter column stabilize the column? Sorry, you have no idea what 'effective length' of an element in compression means.

Evidently...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 2nd November 2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Hm, you still do not understand! In The Heiwa...

Hm, you still do not understand! In The Heiwa Challenge you shall propose and describe a structure A+C (of assemblied/joined elements of any kind) that will be destroyed when you drop top part C on...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2009, 11:45 PM
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Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Pls indicate a pile of moving debris destroying,...

Pls indicate a pile of moving debris destroying, e.g. WTC 1. Seen on any video?

Pls, propose a structure for The Heiwa Challenge, where a pile of moving debris will crush down part A after part C...
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2009, 11:42 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Verinage is not a structure that destroys itself...

Verinage is not a structure that destroys itself by gravity (part C falling on part A) but a controlled demolition method. You have not understood the Challenge
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
Beacuse the little bolted floor connections on...

Beacuse the little bolted floor connections on the perimeter columns of WTC1 do not affect the effective length of, e.g. the perimeter panel (columns/spandrels) assemblies.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 360
Split Thread: Floor trusses & bolts
Views: 11,439
Posted By Heiwa
Not really! Read my papers and you'll understand...

Not really! Read my papers and you'll understand why.
Forum: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories 1st November 2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 42,478
Posted By Heiwa
Objective of The Heiwa Challenge is indeed to...

Objective of The Heiwa Challenge is indeed to provide a structure that can perform a progressive collapse, BUT, only due to gravity, i.e. drop C on A so that A is destroyed in a progressive way from...
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