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This lecture explores the design and construction of truss towers for bracing high-rise buildings, using examples such as the John Hancock Center in Chicago, the Library Tower in Los Angeles, and the HSBC Tower in Hong Kong. The instructor discusses the structural principles behind these iconic buildings, including the use of trusses, cores, and belt trusses for lateral stability.