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Abstract
Shallow wide beams are considered a simple solution to avoid architectural constrains in the design of buildings. Using shallow wide beams also gives time saving in construction due to simplicity of formwork and reinforcement placement that means more economy can be achieved, so that engineers prefer using it. The ECP 203-2007 requires that the applied shear strength in the shallow wide beams be less than the concrete shear strength without any shear reinforcement contribution, and the shear strength provided by concrete for shallow wide beams equals two thirds of the concrete shear strength of shallow projected beams. Consequently, large cross-sectional areas of the concrete shall be provided for these members to resist shear demands, which seem uneconomic conservative design provisions. The above-mentioned requirements by the Egyptian code were not found in most recognized international codes or standards