| Chapter | Title | | --- | --- | | 1 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | | 2 | Properties of Fluids | | 3 | Fluid Statics | | 4 | Fluid Kinematics | | 5 | Fluid Dynamics | | 6 | Energy Transfer in Fluids | | 7 | Flow in Pipes and Channels | | 8 | Flow over Immersed Bodies | | 9 | Compressible Fluid Flow | | 10 | Hydraulic Systems | | 11 | Hydraulic Machinery | | 12 | Measurement of Fluid Flow |

The author of "Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics" is Besavilla, a renowned engineer and educator with extensive experience in teaching and research. Besavilla has written several textbooks on engineering subjects, including fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and mechanics of materials. The author's expertise and passion for teaching have made the book a favorite among students and engineers alike.

"Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics" by Besavilla is a significant book in the field of engineering, particularly in the study of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. The book has been widely adopted as a textbook in many universities and colleges, and has become a reference book for engineers and researchers.

The book begins with an introduction to fluid mechanics, covering the basic concepts of fluid properties, fluid statics, and fluid kinematics. The author then delves into fluid dynamics, discussing the principles of energy transfer, momentum, and vorticity.