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Note 6: Fixed Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Note 6: Fixed Assets

Note 6: Fixed Assets

(Dollars in millions) Estimated Useful Lives 2011 2010
Land   $ 335 $ 342
Buildings and improvements 12-40 years   4,885   4,908
Machinery, tools and equipment 3-20 years   9,994   10,010
Other, including under construction     766   654
         
      15,980   15,914
Accumulated depreciation     (9,779)   (9,634)
         
    $ 6,201 $ 6,280
         

Depreciation expense was $890 million in 2011, $900 million in 2010 and $852 million in 2009.