Peikko Column shoes are building products used to create cost effective moment resisting stiff connections between precast concrete columns and foundations, or between precast concrete columns. The system consists of column shoes and anchor bolts. Column shoes are cast into precast concrete column whereas anchor bolts are cast into foundation or another column. On construction site the columns are erected on the anchor bolts, adjusted on the correct level and vertical position and fixed to the bolts. Finally the joint between column and base structure is grouted. Column does not require any temporary bracing during erection stage. In final stage, after grouting has hardened, the grouted joint and anchor bolts will act as a traditional reinforced concrete cross section. Typically four column shoes are enough to create a moment resisting connection. The product range includes also accessories for easy instal- lation of the column shoes. Peikko Column Shoes can be used both with square and round columns.