Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

($ in millions)

At December 31:	2012		2011
Land and land improvements	$	747	$	786
Buildings and building improvements	9,610		9,531
Plant, laboratory and office equipment	27,731		26,843
Plant and other property—gross	38,088		37,160
Less: Accumulated depreciation	25,234		24,703
Plant and other property—net	12,854		12,457
Rental machines	2,414		2,964
Less: Accumulated depreciation	1,271		1,538
Rental machines—net	1,142		1,426
Total—net	$	13,996	$	13,883

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the useful life and salvage value of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software.

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