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This lecture covers the theoretical and actual lengths of bars in metal structures, focusing on truss beams. Examples of real-life achievements like the Kirchenfeld Bridge and CERN Laboratory II are discussed. The importance of gussets in metallic constructions is also explained, with practical examples and design considerations.