Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of concrete pavement for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed:1. BACKGROUND2. RIGID PAVEMENT LAYER CONFIGURATION3. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR BASE/SUBBASE4. DESIGN OF BASE/SUBBASE FOR RIGID PAVEMENTS5. MATERIALS FOR BASE AND SUBBASE6. CONSTRUCTION OF BASE AND SUBBASE7. COST CONSIDERATIONS8. EUROPEAN PRACTICES - A BRIEF SUMMARY.