Global mechanical properties of 24 RC columns under eccentric compressive load are reported.
The cross-sectional width of the high-strength RC columns tested ranges from 200 mm to 800 mm.
The RC columns under both the large and small eccentric loads exhibit brittle failure modes.
Test results confirm the existence of size effect in larger-sized eccentrically-loaded RC columns.
The effect of confinement due to transverse reinforcement is explored.