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Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering Systems is a comprehensive book on hydraulic engineering for mechanical and civil engineering students. The book comprises of chapters on hydrostatics, pipe flow and pipelines, pumps, open channel flow, water measurement devices, hydraulic structures and model studies. The book also has exclusive chapters on groundwater and statistical hydrology. In addition, there are several examples and practice questions at the end of each chapter, which will help in thorough revision. This book is essential for undergraduate civil and mechanical engineering students specializing in hydraulic engineering systems. About the Authors Robert J. Houghtalen is a former Professor and Chair of Civil Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His areas of expertise include hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental engineering. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University and received his PhD in water resources from Colorado State University. Osman Akan is the Associate Dean at the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology. His research interests include hydraulics, water resources engineering, surface flow, groundwater flow, urban storm water management and mathematical modeling. He completed his PhD from University of Illinois. Ned H. C. Hwang is an academic author and educationist.