"Tension cables" refers to strong and sturdy wires or ropes that are used to provide support and hold structures in place, such as bridges or buildings, by counteracting gravitational forces. Full definition
I have not personally experienced it, but I've heard if you break or cut one of those post tension cables it is big problems. (biggerpockets.com)
Mr. Albert Kwesi Quainoo, its Head of Public Relations, said access routes used by the company's technicians to carry out checks on high tension cables and power towers had been completely wrecked... (citifmonline.com)
Supported by stainless steel tension cables, the splitter is designed to absorb the energy from minor upward deflections. (thetorquereport.com)