Objectives This article discusses the evaluation of the effectiveness of three-layer pipes of a symmetric and asymmetric structure. For this, the stress-strain state of three-layer pipes of different materials under the influence of internal pressure is investigated. Pipeline structures today occupy important positions in the infrastructures of many countries. Trunk structures affect the economy, industry. Every year, new safety requirements are added to the reliability indicators of these structures.Method The calculation is carried out by numerical methods, namely using the finite element method (FEM), implemented in the LIRA PC.Result The calculation of the pipes is performed, on the load from the transported medium, applied to the inner contour of the pipe. Moreover, for three-layer pipes of all variants, Nx tensile stresses along the generatrix, Ny ring tensile stresses and Txy shear stresses in the xy plane were determined. Isopoles of tensile and shear stresses are given.Conclusion The numerical results showed that the use of less deforming material as a material for the manufacture of asymmetric bearing layers leads to a redistribution of stresses in the bearing layers and aggregate, and this must be taken into account when designing three-layer pipes.