This document discusses reinforced concrete columns. Columns act as vertical supports that transmit loads to foundations. Columns may fail due to compression failure, buckling, or a combination. Short columns are more prone to compression failure, while slender columns are more likely to buckle. Column sections can be square, circular, or rectangular. The dimensions and bracing affect whether a column is classified as short or slender. Longitudinal reinforcement and links are designed to resist axial loads and moments based on the column's effective height and end conditions. Design charts are used to determine reinforcement for columns with axial and uniaxial bending loads. Examples show how to design column reinforcement.