The study of the mechanical properties of cement concrete pavements is the base of the structural design of pavement. The existing mechanical models, such as elastic plate system, layered elastic system and so on, are systematically presented. The limitations and merits of various mechanical models are discussed at the same time. The development process of the solution methods for the study on mechanical properties of cement concrete pavements is also presented. The development trend of the study on pavement mechanical properties is given in the end.