Many of recent field observations and researches have been shown that axial force variation due to vertical ground motion can affect the shear capacityRC column . However, the majority of shear strength models of RC columns in current design codes and predictive approaches have been developed based on experiments with constant axial loads. Thus, this paper evaluates the experimental seismic performance of RC columns subjected to varying axial loads. The axial loading patterns included constant and variable loading considering the characteristic of overturning moment and vertical ground motion. The observations of experimental results, including the effect on shear strength, and ductility are discussed compared with the case of constant axial load.