Professor Jones' claims about the physics of WTC collapse

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Professor Jones discusses the structural failures of the WTC buildings, emphasizing that the heat from the fires did not exert enough stress on the steel columns to account for the rapid collapse. He presents a scientific analysis that challenges the conventional explanations for the buildings' failure. The conversation invites physics experts to evaluate the scientific validity of his claims, while explicitly avoiding political discussions surrounding the topic. The focus remains on the physics and engineering aspects of the collapse rather than any related political implications. This inquiry aims to foster an objective examination of the evidence presented in the lecture.
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=964034652002408586

Here is a video of Professor Jones of BYUniversity presenting a lecture about the collapse of the WTC buildings. He talks about the stresses on the steel columns imposed by the heat of the fires and how they were not great enough to cause the nearly free-fall collapse. Aside from the political implications of his lecture, which should not be discussed here, I am curious to hear what some of the physics experts here think about the scientific underpinnings of his lecture.

Please be objective and refrain from political comment, thanks.
 
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