The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)

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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2012 Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]	Aug. 31, 2012 Class Action Antitrust Lawsuit [Member] states	Sep. 18, 2008 Class Action Antitrust Lawsuit [Member] entities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of steel manufacturing companies			9
Number of States		28
Maximum credit facility	$ 4.0
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure	$ 4.0