The document presents an experimental study that investigated the behavior and load carrying capacity of reinforced concrete columns strengthened with external steel confinement. Four column specimens were tested: one unconfined conventional column, two confined with steel battens, and one with additional steel rods. The confined columns exhibited higher load capacities, energy absorption, and ductility than the conventional column. The top, middle, and bottom batten confinement provided the highest resistance to loading and failure initiated by buckling of the steel angles after yielding. The study demonstrated that external steel confinement can effectively strengthen reinforced concrete columns.