Robot

Remote control device with closed circuit television (CCTV) monitoring, used mainly in localized repair work, such as cutting away obstructions, re-opening lateral connections, grinding and re-filling defective areas and injecting resin into cracks and cavities.

Rock

Per ASTM D653 and ISRM, any naturally formed aggregate of mineral matter occurring in large masses or fragments.

Rod Pushing

Method of forming a pilot bore by driving a closed pipe head with rigid attachment from a launch pit into the soil which is displaced. Limited steering and monitoring capability may be provided, usually in conjunction with a locator. See Thrust Boring.

Rods

Either flexible poles, fiberglass or wood for example, for removing blockages in sewers; or graduated measuring devices for estimating internal sewer dimensions.

Roll

The angle of rotation about the theoretical longitudinal centerline of the MTBM, measured from the 12 o’clock position.