A short column of rectangular section carries a vertical point load W axially, the stress on the section of the column will be:

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Concept:

Axially loaded member:

A rectangular section loaded with an axial load P, applied long its vertical axis through the centroid of the horizontal section.
In such a member is subjected to uniform compressive stress or direct compressive stress of Magnitude P/A.
where A is the area of the horizontal cross-section.

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Hence, A short column of rectangular section carries a vertical point load W axially, the stress on the section of the column will be uniform.