Pantheon Arches: Vaults and Load Paths

A structural walk through the Pantheon—arches, vaults, and conservative load routing.

1/25/2026

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Arches and vaults are the Pantheon’s quiet mathematics. Curvature and spacing tame thrusts, sending loads along predictable paths.

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$$ heta_ ext{crown} o ext{lower thrust};quad heta_ ext{steep} o ext{higher vertical reaction} $$

Arches

Stability is geometry in action.

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Conservation Architect

As a Paris lover and travel writer, I created this guide to help visitors connect with the Panthéon’s stories — from faith and revolution to science and civic memory.

Pantheon Arches: Vaults and Load Paths

🧮 Arch Geometry

About the Author

Conservation Architect

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