Rehabilitation

(1) All methods for restoring or upgrading the performance of an existing pipeline system. (2) Methods by which the performance of a length of sewer is improved by incorporating the original sewer fabric, but excluding maintenance operations such as tree root or silt removal. Or rehabilitation In situDescribes work on site; in the original place. For example, in situ concrete would differentiate cast in place concrete from precast concrete. renovation to improve the performance and extend the life of a defective pipeline, incorporating the fabric of that pipeline. Rehabilitation may be to address structural and/or hydraulic weakness.

Reinforcement

The provision of an additional sewer which in conjunction with an existing sewer increases overall flow capacity.

Reinstatement

Method of backfilling, compaction and re-surfacing of any excavation in order to restore the surface and underlying structure to enable it to perform its original function.

Remote Control System

The remote control system monitors and controls the MBTM, the automated transport system, and the guidance system from a location not in the MTBM.

Renewal

Construction of a new sewer, on or off the line of an existing sewer. The basic function and capacity of the new sewer being similar to the original.