M. : Nedra, 1976. - 230 s . Scan quality average. In the work on the basis of generalization of experience in the development of mineral deposits with complex hydrogeological conditions, methods of protecting quarries from water are considered, providing safe and favorable conditions for mining and protecting the natural regime of waters. It sets out the main provisions for the design and justification of structures to protect quarries from surface and groundwater ; described the conditions of use, types of drainage and barrage devices and methods of their calculation; Project solutions to protect some quarries from water with drainage and barrages were evaluated ; The issues of regulation of runoff of quarry water, water drainage and drainage of pumped water ; are considered. Examples of the calculation of drainage, barrages and water ejection. are given. The work is intended for specialists dealing with the protection of quarries from water in mineral deposits with complex hydrogeological conditions.